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.

• July 1 – SV Coffee + Stitch Circle
• July 10 – SV Coffee + Guest Duane Nelson, who will talk about furniture restoration
• July 22 – SV Coffee + Birthday Party
• July 24 – Elmwood Coffee with Games at Elmwood Library

Cookout & Conversation: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. July 2, Elmwood Auditorium Dining Room (323 W. Winter Ave.) Sponsored by the Pierce County Historical Association, Staying Put and Pierce County ADRC. Join us for hot dogs, ice cream, conversation and a pop-up museum presented by PCHA. Call Staying Put for a ride.

Hopeful Hats, 6 p.m. July 6 and July 20 at Staying Put Office. Make hats for the Spring Valley Community Cancer Fund.

Fish Fry, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. July 9 at Butternut Park, Elmwood. Join us for social get together with fresh caught fish and side dishes; bring your own chair if desired. Event is free; if you need a ride or want to RSVP, call Staying Put.

Music at SV Health Care Campus: 1:15 p.m. Tuesday, July 7 at SV Health Care (S830 Westland Drive, SV) and 12:30 p.m. July 14 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. July 14 and July 28 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, July 22 at Staying Put. Volunteers and clients with July birthdays, stop in for treats, games and prizes!

Neighbors Lunch, 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Thursdays (except July 9) 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, July 2 and July 23 at the Staying Put Office. Call for an appointment and cost information: 715-778-5800. Toenail trimming, callus and corn reductio, diabetic friendly.

UFO Days Booth, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Main Street, Elmwood.

UFO Days Parade, 2 p.m., Main Street, Elmwood. Come support the Senior Royalty!

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.