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: 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. 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. Monday 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. 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.

New 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. April 8 and 22 at the Staying Put Office. Call for cost information and an appointment at 715-559-6077 or 715-778-5800.

Cardinal Kids Club Visit: Storytime and games with 4K students, 9:30-10:30 a.m. at Spring Valley Elementary.

Bingo, 1-2 p.m. Wednesday, April 3 at the Staying Put Office.

Craft Day, 1-2 p.m. Wednesday, April 10 at the Staying Put Office. A St. Patrick’s Day theme surprise craft to make and take.

Game Day, 1-3 p.m. Wednesday, April 24 at the Spring Valley Community Center. Games and socializing. Call 715-778-5800 to register.

Monthly Birthday Party, 2-3 p.m. Wednesday, April 17, Staying Put Office. Volunteers and clients with April birthdays, stop in for treats, games and prizes!

Africa presentation: Spring Valley dentist Dr. Connors will speak and show photographs from his recent mission trip to Central Africa at 10 a.m. Friday, April 19 at the Elmwood Auditorium downstairs meeting room (323 W. Winter Ave., Elmwood).

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.

Trishaw Pilot Training: Learn to drive our new Trishaw! WI Bike Federation-run training, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. April 26 or 27 in Eau Claire. To learn more, call the office or email Trishaw Team Lead Susan at sketchum@stayingputinc.org

Submitted by Seniors Staying Put Inc.