Staying Put, Inc. (S312 McKay Ave. PO Box 193, Spring Valley) offers an array of non-medical volunteer services to help seniors and adults with disabilities maintain their independence in Spring …
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Staying Put, Inc. (S312 McKay Ave. PO Box 193, Spring Valley) 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.
Staying Put has new office hours: Closed Mondays except for special events; 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays; 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Wednesdays. Call 715-778-5800 for a complete listing of services.
Transportation: Staying Put provides local and non-local transportation (with mileage reimbursement) for groceries, banking, pharmacy, hair and medical appointments. Call 715-778-5800. Drivers needed! Mileage reimbursements available.
Meals on Wheels/Spring Valley and Elmwood: 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. Elmwood drivers needed now!
Coffee Klatch: 10-11 a.m. at the Staying Put office in Spring Valley or Kern’s Hometown Café in Elmwood (occasional cancellation). Enjoy a visit over fresh coffee or tea, donated treats. All clients and volunteers are welcome to drop in! All events begin at 10 a.m.
Elmwood Coffee & Conversation, 1:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 6 at Elmwood History Center (110 S. Main St). A social get-together for older adults to share memories and stories, hosted by PCHA.
Hopeful Hats, 6 p.m. Aug. 3 and Aug. 17 at Staying Put Office. Make hats for the Spring Valley Community Cancer Fund.
How to Make A Will, 6 p.m. Aug. 4 at Staying Put Office. Join us for a special presentation on estate planning with Certified Elder Law Attorney Jennifer O’Neill. Come with questions about wills/trusts, items to gather, executors/trustees, etc. RSVP at 715-778-5800.
Music at SV Health Care Campus: 1:15 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 4 at SV Health Care (S830 Westland Drive, SV) and 12:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 11 at Valley Villas (S820 Westland Drive, SV). The public is welcome.
SV 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. Aug. 11 and Aug. 25 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.
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 715-778-5800.
Monthly Birthday Party, 10 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 12 at Staying Put. Volunteers and clients with August birthdays, stop in for treats, games and prizes!
Neighbors Lunch, 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Thursdays (except Aug. 20, which is in Elmwood) at Staying Put. Menus will be announced on Facebook. Coffee is also available 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Call 715-778-5800 for a ride. Community members: If interested in sponsoring a meal ($35) or cooking for the group, call 715-778-5800.
Foot care clinic: Licensed nurse Rochelle Boos will trim toenails and reduce calluses and corns from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 6 and Aug. 27 at the Staying Put Office. Call for an appointment and cost information: 715-778-5800. Toenail trimming, callus and corn reductio, diabetic friendly.
Senior Day at the Pierce County Fair! 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Aug. 14, Senior Building, Pierce County Fairgrounds (364 N. Maple St., Ellsworth). Stop by the Staying Put booth, learn more about the organization and take a ride on the Trishaw. Call 715-778-5800 if you need a ride to or from the event.
Book Club: Let us know if you are interested in joining a Staying Put Book Club. We would meet monthly with light snacks and refreshments to discuss the book selection. Can’t make it to the meetings? You can still enjoy reading the book. Call the office or email Andrea at awallin@stayingputinc.org with questions or to express interest.
Animal Companionship: ATD certified therapy dog Abby will come visit. Call 715-778-5800 to request a visit.
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: 715-778-5800.
Tech Workshop: For personal help on your electronic device from a youth volunteer, call 715-778-5800.
Submitted by Seniors Staying Put Inc.
