For 98 years, Americans have remembered those who served our country in uniform on 11 November – first as Armistice Day, and then, since 1954 as Veterans Day. In this 99th year of commemoration, the Department of Veterans Affairs is broadening that tradition of observance and appreciation to include both Veterans and Military Families for […]

Thanksgiving Day is traditionally a day for families and friends to get together for a special meal. The meal often includes a turkey, stuffing, potatoes, cranberry sauce, gravy, pumpkin pie, and vegetables. Thanksgiving Day is a time for many people to give thanks for what they have. Thanksgiving Day parades are held in some cities […]

November 29 Meeting at Fenton City Hall The November meeting will be hosted by the City of Fenton at City Hall located at 625 New Smizer Mill Rd, Fenton, MO 63026; (MAP), start time 6:30 PM.  The meeting is being held on the 5th Thursday due to Thanksgiving. Program:  Jeanie Sanders is an Education and Technology […]

Celebrating the birth of Jesus Christ.  People celebrate Christmas Day in many ways. In the days or even weeks before Christmas Day, many people decorate their homes and gardens with lights, Christmas trees and much more. It is common to organize a special meal, often consisting of turkey and a lot of other festive foods, […]

The January Membership Meeting will be hosted by the City of Chesterfield.        

History of Presidents' Day The original version of the holiday was in commemoration of George Washington's birthday in 1796 (the last full year of his presidency). Washington, according to the calendar that has been used since at least the mid-18th century, was born on February 22, 1732. According to the old style calendar in use back […]