Staying Put packs December schedule with festive enjoyable

Staying Put, Inc. (S312 McKay Ave. PO Box 193, Spring Valley) provides an array of non-medical volunteer companies to assist seniors and adults with disabilities preserve their independence in Spring Valley and Elmwood. They additionally provide folks the possibility to volunteer within the rural custom of “neighbors helping neighbors.” These companies are supplied at no cost, however donations are graciously accepted.

Staying Put has new workplace hours: Closed Mondays aside from particular occasions; 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays; 9:30 a.m. to three:30 p.m. Wednesdays. Call 715-778-5800 for an entire itemizing of companies.

In December, the workplace will likely be closed Dec. 24 and 25.

Transportation: Staying Put supplies native and non-local transportation (with mileage reimbursement) for groceries, banking, pharmacy, hair and medical appointments. Call 715-778-5800. Drivers wanted! Mileage reimbursements obtainable.

Meals on Wheels/Spring Valley and Elmwood: For information on home-delivered meals, name ADRC of Pierce County at 715-273-6780/toll free 877-273-0804. Can you ship meals? Call 715-778-5800. Elmwood drivers wanted now!

Coffee Klatch: 10-11 a.m. Tuesday via Friday on the Staying Put workplace (occasional cancellation). Enjoy a go to over contemporary espresso or tea, donated treats. All shoppers and volunteers are welcome to drop in! All occasions start at 10 a.m.

• 2 – Cribbage
• 12 – Gingerbread crafts in SV. Make your individual gingerbread home for show on the Staying Put Office. Kits supplied.
• 23 – Coffee at Kern’s (109 N. Main St., Elmwood)

Coffee & Conversation: A social get-together for older adults to share reminiscences and tales, scheduled 1:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 4 at Elmwood History Center (110 S. Main St.)

Music at SV Health Care Campus: 1:15 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 9 at SV Health Care (S830 Westland Drive, SV). At 6 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 10, the Valley Villas Crooners will signal Christmas carols at Valley Villas (S820 Westland Drive, SV) as a part of the tree lighting fundraiser. 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. Dec. 9 and Dec. 23 at St. John’s Lutheran Church, S520 Church Ave., SV. Come share your reminiscences with a good friend or companion. Have enjoyable and share tales, get pleasure from espresso, tea and treats, all are welcome. For information or a journey, name Staying Put at 715-778-5800.

Strong Bodies health classes: Co-sponsored by Pierce County ADRC. Classes are held 9:30-10:30 a.m. Tuesdays and Fridays on the SV Village Hall. Call to register at 715-778-5800.

Monthly Birthday Party, 10 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 9 at Kern’s Hometown Café (109 N. Main St., Elmwood). Volunteers and shoppers with December birthdays, cease in for treats, video games and prizes!

Gingerbread Crafts, 11 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 9 at Elmwood Public Library (111 N. Main St.) Make your individual gingerbread home for show on the Staying Put Office. Kits supplied.

Foot care clinic: Licensed nurse Rochelle Boos will trim toenails and scale back calluses and corns from 9:30 a.m. to three:30 p.m. Thursdays, Dec. 11 and Dec. 18 on the Staying Put Office. Call for an appointment and price info: 715-778-5800.

Office Open House, 4-6 p.m. Dec. 13 on the Staying Put Office. Drop by for cocoa and keep to look at the Spring Valley Village Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony and Dam Dazzle Parade.

SV Craft Day, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Dec. 16 on the Staying Put Office. Bring your individual mission or observe together with our month-to-month craft (introduced on Facebook).

White Elephant Christmas Party, 1-3 p.m. Dec. 17 at Elmwood Auditorium (323 W. Winter Ave.) Bring a present to trade and be part of us for meals and firm. Open to the entire group.

Happy Hour, 4-6 p.m. Dec. 20 at The Flatstick (345 Hidden Fox Court, SV). A pleasant get-together for volunteers and buddies of Staying Put. Come get drinks and socialize.

Elmwood Craft Day, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 23 at Elmwood Public Library (111 N. Main St.) Bring your individual mission or observe together with our month-to-month craft (introduced on Facebook).

Animal Companionship: ATD licensed remedy canine Abby will come go to. Call 715-778-5800 to request a go to.

Care Baskets: Assembled and donated by a Staying Put volunteer, delivered to members experiencing loss, sickness, loneliness. Please name the workplace you probably have a tip: 715-778-5800.

Tech Workshop: For private assist in your digital gadget from a youth volunteer, name 715-778-5800.

Submitted by Seniors Staying Put Inc.