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. at the Staying Put office in Spring Valley or Kern’s Hometown Café in Elmwood (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.

• May 1 – SV Coffee, Staying Put
• May 6 – SV Coffee & Stitch Circle, Staying Put
• May 8 – SV Coffee, Staying Put
• May 13 – SV Coffee & Birthday Party, Staying Put
• May 15 – SV Coffee with Meet Your Librarian, Staying Put
• May 20 – Elmwood Coffee with Meet Your Librarian, Kern’s
• May 22 – SV Coffee, Staying Put
• May 27 – SV Coffee, Staying Put
• May 29 – SV Coffee, Staying Put

Hopeful Hats, 6 p.m., Staying Put Office. Make hats for the Spring Valley Community Cancer Fund.

Coffee & Conversation: A social get-together for older adults to share memories and stories, scheduled 1:30 p.m. Thursday, May 7 at Elmwood History Center (110 S. Main St.)

Music at SV Health Care Campus: 1:15 p.m. Tuesday, May 7 at SV Health Care (S830 Westland Drive, SV) and 12:30 p.m. May 14 at Valley Villas (S820 Westland Drive, SV). The public is welcome.

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 12 and May 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.

Monthly Birthday Party, 10 a.m. Wednesday, May 13 at Staying Put. Volunteers and clients with May birthdays, stop in for treats, games and prizes!

Neighbors Lunch, 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Thursdays at Staying Put. Menus will be announced on Facebook. Coffee is also available 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. No lunch May 21. Call 715-778-5800 for a ride. Community members: If interested in sponsoring a meal ($35) or cooking for the group, call 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, May 7 and May 28 at the Staying Put Office. Call for an appointment and cost information: 715-778-5800.

Spring Prom: 1-3 p.m. Thursday, May 21 at the Spring Valley Community Center (S242 McKay Ave.) Featuring music by The Bobtown Boys. Vote for the 2026 Staying Put senior royalty!

Our Backyard: Spring Bird Presentation: 1 p.m. Tuesday, May 26 at Staying Put. Featured speaker Cathy Oliphant.

Book Club: Let us know if you are interested in joining a Staying Put Book Club. We would meet monthly with light snacks and refreshments to discuss the book selection. Can’t make it to the meetings? You can still enjoy reading the book. Call the office or email Andrea at awallin@stayingputinc.org with questions or to express interest.

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.

Submitted by Seniors Staying Put Inc.