SPRING VALLEY – Spring Valley Seniors Staying Put, Inc. (S312 McKay Ave. PO Box 193) 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.

SVSSP has new office hours: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. 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.

Meals on Wheels: 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. Congregate senior dining will be available at Mooney’s 11 a.m. to noon Tuesday through Friday.

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!

Elmwood Client/Volunteer Event: Mark your calendars for 4-7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 24. Current and future volunteers/clients welcome. Enjoy dinner, socialize, and learn more about Staying Put at an outdoor park or Elmwood Auditorium (depending on weather). Stay tuned for more details. Call 715-778-5800 to register.

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.

Animal Companionship: ATD certified therapy dog will come visit. Call 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 library books/movies/tapes delivered: Staying Put is partnering with the SV Library to deliver monthly orders for the homebound in Spring Valley and Elmwood. Call Staying Put at 715-778-5800. We will bring you an application and discuss books and authors of choice.

Bingo: 1 p.m. every Wednesday, Spring Valley Public Library (E121 S. Second St.)

Monthly Birthday Celebration: 2 p.m. Aug. 30 at Staying Put Office. Volunteers and clients with August birthdays invited to register or drop in for treats, games and prizes!

Monthly Music at Local Care Facilities: 2 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 16 at Heritage of Elmwood. Enjoy a singer/guitarist and accompaniment singing Gospel, folk and old-time tunes. SV Villas August date and details to be determined. 

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, call 715-778-5800.

Animal Care: Need some assistance w/animal-care? Call Staying Put at 715-778-5800.

Walking Buddies: Want somebody as a walking companion? Call 715-778-5800.

Submitted by Spring Valley Seniors Staying Put