SPRING VALLEY – Spring Valley Seniors Staying Put, Inc. (S312 McKay Ave. PO Box 193) offers an array of non-medical volunteer services to help seniors and adults with disabilities maintain their independence in Spring Valley and Elmwood. They also offer people the chance to volunteer in the rural tradition of “neighbors helping neighbors.” These services are offered at no charge, but donations are graciously accepted.

SVSSP has new office hours: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday. Call 715-778-5800 for a complete listing of services.

Transportation: Staying Put provides local and non-local transportation for groceries, banking, and medical appointments. Call 715-778-5800.

Meals on Wheels: For info on home-delivered meals, call ADRC of Pierce County at 715-273-6780/toll free 877-273-0804. Can you deliver meals? Call 715-778-5800. Congregate senior dining will be available at Mooney’s 11 a.m. to noon Tuesday through Friday.

Coffee Klatch: 10-11 a.m. Monday through Friday at the Staying Put office (occasional cancellation). Enjoy a visit over fresh coffee or tea, donated treats. All clients and volunteers are welcome to drop in!

Music: To be announced. Senior Spring Dance plans underway.

Staying Put Theatre: 2 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 1, “Groundhog’s Day,” and Wednesday,

Feb. 15, TBA, at the Staying Put Office. Call 715-778-5800 to register.

Strong Bodies fitness sessions: Co-sponsored by Pierce County ADRC. Classes are held 9:30-10:30 a.m. Tuesdays and Fridays at the SV Village Hall. Call to register at 715778-5800.

Books-to-go/SV Library: Volunteers will deliver books or movies, along with a friendly visit. For more info call SV Library at 715778-4590 or Staying Put at 715-778-5800.

Care Baskets: Assembled and donated by a Staying Put volunteer, delivered to members experiencing loss, illness, loneliness. Please call the office if you have a tip: 715778-5800.

Tech Workshop: For personal help on your electronic device, call 715-778-5800.

Memory Café: Every second and fourth Tuesdays of the month. This is a social get-together for older adults held 10-11:30 a.m. at St. John’s Lutheran Church, S520 Church Ave., SV. Come share your memories with a friend or companion. Have fun and share stories, enjoy coffee, tea and treats, all are welcome. For info or a ride, call Staying Put at 715-778-5800.

Animal Care: Need some assistance w/ animal-care? Call Staying Put at 715-7785800.

Submitted by Spring Valley Seniors Staying Put