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. 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! All events begin at 10 a.m.
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. May 13 and May 27 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. Thursdays May 8 and May 22 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, May 1 at Elmwood History Center (110 S. Main St.)
SV Spring Cleaning Day, 8 a.m. Saturday, May 3. Get your recycling, scrap metal, and furniture disposed of at a 50% discount. Call 715-778-5800 for prices, eligibility and to register by April 25. Items will need to be placed outside home for easy disposal – call to schedule volunteer help ahead of time 8 a.m. to noon.
Monthly Birthday Party, 1 p.m. Wednesday, May 14 at Staying Put Office. Volunteers and clients with April 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 at 12:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 13 at Valley Villas (S820 Westland Drive, Spring Valley) and at 1 p.m. Tuesday, May 6 at SV Health & Rehab (S830 Westland Drive).
C.R.A.F.T. (Creative Relaxation and Friend Time): Learn to knit or crochet from Kendall with our supplies or bring your own work in progress. All crafts are welcome; stop in whenever you like from 2-4 p.m. May 15 at the Staying Put Office.
Elmwood Spring Dance, 1 p.m. May 22 at the Elmwood Auditorium (323 W. Winter Ave.) Join us for the second annual senior community spring dance with music by the Bobtown Boys. Come for food and company and vote for 2025’s senior royalty.
Volunteer Happy Hour, 4-6 p.m. May 24 at The Wandering Ewe (S119 McKay Ave.) A friendly get-together for Staying Put volunteers to socialize.
Submitted by Seniors Staying Put Inc.
