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.
Voting Day Ride to the Polls: Call the Staying put Office (715-778-5800) if you want to schedule a ride to the polls on April 1. Schedule at least two days ahead of time to allow time to arrange a volunteer driver. Staying Put recommends completing voter registration and knowing your polling location ahead of time. If you need help researching the registration process or your polling location, call Staying Put for assistance.
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. April 8 and April 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. Thursday, April 3 and April 17 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, April 3 at Elmwood History Center (110 S. Main St.)
Monthly Birthday Party, 1 p.m. Wednesday, April 16 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. April 15 at Valley Villas (S820 Westland Drive, Spring Valley) and at 1 p.m. Tuesday, April 8 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. April 10 at the Staying Put Office.
10th Anniversary Kickoff Social: 2025 is Staying Put’s 10th anniversary! Drop by the office for food and company 2-4 p.m. April 19, check out the new sign and share your Staying Put stories as part of the “Staying Put in Retrospective” video project. Join us for a volunteer happy hour from 4-6 p.m. at Half Fast Brewing (S105 McKay Ave., Spring Valley).
Creating Emotional Wellness in our Community: Join UW-River Falls social work student Kendra Kern 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, April 26 at the Elmwood Public Library (111 N. Main St.) for an educational presentation and discussion on mental health.
Submitted by Seniors Staying Put Inc.
