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!

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. Oct. 8 and Oct. 22 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. Oct. 10 and Oct. 24 at the Staying Put Office. Call for an appointment and cost information: 715-778-5800.

Coffee & Conversation: 1:30 p.m. Oct. 3 at Elmwood History Center (110 S. Main St.)

Ornament Craft Day, 1 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 9, Staying Put Office. Create and paint your own wooden Christmas ornaments. Pieces will be sold and the proceeds donated back to Staying Put. Drop by anytime 1-3 p.m.

Monthly Birthday Party, 1 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 9, Staying Put Office. Volunteers and clients with October birthdays, stop in for treats, games and prizes!

Bird Watching Presentation, 2 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 16, Staying Put Office. Cathy Olyphant will give a presentation on winter bird feeding.

Volunteer Meet-up: 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 19 at Wandering Ewe (S119 McKay Ave.) Volunteers and staff meet for supper and socializing.

Game Day/Bingo, 1-3 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 23 at the Spring Valley Community Center. Games and socializing. Call 715-778-5800 to register.

Community Flu Shot Clinic, 10 a.m. to noon Wednesday, Oct. 23, Spring Valley Ambulance Building (S407 Newman Ave.) Hosted by Pierce County Public Health for area seniors. Medicare and Medicaid are accepted (please bring insurance card). Self-pay is also available: $75 for high dose (recommended for those 65+) and $35 for standard adult dose.

Halloween Movie Party, 1 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 31, Staying Put Office. Snacks, socializing and watching “Arsenic and Old Lace.”

Community Trick or Treat, 5-7 p.m., Staying Put Office. Volunteers and clients are welcome to help hand out candy.

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, Oct. 8 at Valley Villas (S820 Westland Drive, Spring Valley) and at 12:45 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 15 at SV Health & Rehab (S830 Westland Drive).

AARP Home Fit Training, a new pilot program for making aging-friendly home modifications for seniors. Interested volunteers should attend a training session to learn to recognize/implement needed home safety modifications. Dates TBD. Call Kendall if interested at 715-778-5800 or email kvingua@stayingputinc.org

Submitted by Seniors Staying Put Inc.