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! Special Coffee Klatch events at 10 a.m.:

• March 4: Mardi Gras King Cake
• March 14: Pi Day/St. Patrick’s celebration. Wear your green!
• March 21: Fun Fact Friday
• March 26: Wildcard Wednesday
• March 13 and 27: Sudoku
• March 28: Crafts

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. March 11 and March 26 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, March 13 and March 27 at the Staying Put Office. Call for an appointment and cost information: 715-778-5800.

Coffee & Conversation: A social get-together for older adults to share memories and stories, scheduled 1:30 p.m. Thursday, March 6 at Elmwood History Center (110 S. Main St.)

Monthly Birthday Party, 1 p.m. Wednesday, March 12 at Staying Put Office. Volunteers and clients with March 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, March 11 at Valley Villas (S820 Westland Drive, Spring Valley) and at 12:45 p.m. Tuesday, March 4 at SV Health & Rehab (S830 Westland Drive).

Eau Claire Death Café: 2-4 p.m. Saturday, March 15 at Spring Valley Community Center (S242 McKay Ave.) People, often strangers, come together to talk about death over tea and cake with no agenda, objective or themes. This free event is not a grief group or counseling session. RSVP to spring.valley.ssp@gmail.com or call 715-778-5800.

C.R.A.F.T. (Creative Relaxation and Friend Time): Learn to knit or crochet from Kendall with our supplies or bring your own works in progress. All crafts are welcome; stop in whenever you like from 2-4 p.m. March 19 at the Staying Put Office.

Volunteer Happy Hour: 4-6 p.m. Saturday, March 22 at Half Fast Brewing (S105 McKay Ave). A friendly get together for Staying Put volunteers.

Submitted by Seniors Staying Put Inc.