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. Tuesday 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!

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. Dec. 10 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.

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, Dec. 5 and Dec. 19 at the Staying Put Office. Call for an appointment and cost information: 715-778-5800.

Coffee & Conversation: 1:30 p.m. Dec. 5 at Elmwood History Center (110 S. Main St.)

Elmwood Emotional Wellness Presentation, Kendra Kern will lead a presentation on creating emotional wellness in our communities from 6-8 p.m. Monday, Dec. 9 at Elmwood Public Library (111 N. Main St.

Monthly Birthday Party, 1 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 11 Staying Put Office. Volunteers and clients with December birthdays, stop in for treats, games and prizes!

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.

Music at SV Health Care Campus: The public is invited to live music from 12:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 10 at Valley Villas (S820 Westland Drive, Spring Valley) and at 12:45 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 17 at SV Health & Rehab (S830 Westland Drive).

Narcan Presentation: 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 4 at Spring Valley Community Center (S242 McKay Ave.) Informational presentation on how to use Narcan to reduce harm from drug overdoses (induced or accidental) by Melissa Spielman, public health nurse from Pierce County Public Health Department. Open to all community members.

White Elephant Christmas Party: 1-4 p.m. Dec. 18 at Staying Put Office. Second annual White Elephant Party; bring a white elephant gift to exchange and join us for food, fun and holiday socializing. Wear your favorite Christmas sweater if you have one. Open to all community members. Call for a ride to donate food items.

Office closed: Dec. 24-25

Submitted by Seniors Staying Put Inc.