Day Trip Reservation Line

Day trips, long trips, eating outside, playing inside… whatever you join us for, please remember to let us know you are attending. Leave a message on our phone. Thanks so much. 618-234-4410 ext.7042 (Melissa) or 7043 (Theresa). Thank you and see you soon!

Download the PSOP trip reservation form.

PSOP will be closed from Monday, December 23, 2024 through January 1, 2025 for the Winter Break.

With the holiday festivities and the hustle and bustle of December, also comes the snow and ice. Please, for anything you plan to attend, please call us to RSVP with your name and phone number. Leave your number even if you know we already have it. In case of inclement weather, restaurant closings or any other issue we can call and let you know. 618-234-4410 ext. 7042 or 7043.

PSOP Activities with Melissa and Theresa

It’s hard to think about ice and snow when its 80 degrees out right now! But please be careful and remember our snow and ice schedule is the same as SWIC. So, if you see that they are closed, then PSOP is closed. Also, please always leave a reservation and your number especially with outside activities such as Dine Around. If we think weather conditions are bad we will call everyone who reserved to let them know of any changes. Thank you and be safe!  Call Melissa or Theresa, 618-234-4410 ext.7042 or 7043.

CARDS! Here at PSOP we love playing cards. We have different groups playing almost every day. Please remember when you come in, there is a binder on the table to sign-in. Please always leave your name and phone number so if there are ever any changes we can contact you.

Bridge – Thursdays, 12:30 p.m. This group is for players who already know how to play. New players are always welcome.
Pinochle – Tuesdays, 1:30 p.m. and Thursdays, 10 a.m. This group is for pinochle players who already know how to play and new players are always welcome. Although, we do have a few people who are willing to teach if you are interested in learning to play.
Hand and Foot – Thursdays, 12:30 p.m. This little group is willing to teach new people interested in how to play hand and foot. Already know how? What are you waiting for? Join the fun.
Canasta – Fridays 12:30 p.m. Know how to play? Join the game! Don’t know how? They will teach you!
Euchre– We have had some interest in starting Euchre again. If you would like to play, please call Activities. Once we have a few of you we will begin again.

Flowers 101

Wednesday, January 15, 10 a.m. Winter magic with flowers! Make a beautiful fresh arrangement with Jeff and his team of professionals from Grimm & Gorly.  Cost $30.  Please register in advance. 618-234-4410 ext. 7042 or 7043.

PSOP Book Club

This group welcomes everyone to join them at 10 a.m. on the second Thursday of each month. Take a look at what they’re reading:

Jan. 9     The Women   by Kristin Hannah  Discussion leader – Jean Nolan

Feb. 13     Sylvia’s Second Act  by Hillary Yablon  Discussion leader – Sue Quinn

Mar. 20   The Personal Librarian  by Marie Benedict  Discussion leader – June Wolz

Bingo

It’s 2024 which means we will now have Bingo on TUESDAYS. So, when we have a dance or an outing on a Thursday, we won’t have to cancel Bingo! It will still begin at 10 a.m. Bingo is still free and with a different sponsor every week bringing the prizes. Concession stand will still be available with the awesome hotdogs.

Jan.   7   Staying Alive in 25! Welcome 2025! Late New Year’s Eve Bingo party. Sponsored by Atcore

Jan. 14   Bingo  Sponsored by Cedar Ridge of Lebanon

Jan. 21   Bingo  Sponsored by Benedictine Living Community at the Shrine

Jan. 28-  Bingo  Sponsored by St. Clair County Office on Aging

Dances

Dances in Belleville and Shiloh are $5, $1 entry and $4 for lunch. It is VERY important to make your reservation so we have enough lunch ordered. Dances open at 9:30 and Band starts at 10:30. We take a 30-minute break for lunch. Dances last until approx. 1:30 pm. Reservations later than two days before the dance may not be guaranteed a lunch, so make reservations early! Call 618-234-4410, ext. 7042 (Melissa) or 7043 (Theresa)

No Dances scheduled for January due to the cold.

Bunko and Dominoes

Every Monday in Shiloh. Every Monday in Shiloh. They alternate Bunko and Dominoes, playing begins at 10 a.m., but they start coming in around 9:30 to have coffee and chat. We are not sure if our seniors come to play Bunko, or to chat with Ron Hilgedieck and hear his jokes! Held at Shiloh Community Center # 7 Park Drive.

Tai Chi

Tuesday and Wednesday, noon

Led by Tai Chi instructor Dolores Gordon. Tai Chi enhances physical and mental health, as well as improves posture, balance, flexibility, and strength. Tai Chi is said to boost mood, strengthen the immune system, improve health and it’s cool too. Call Activities to reserve a space, class is limited. Regular Tai Chi is Tuesday, beginner is Wednesday. Each class is an hour long and is $5. Call 618-234-4410, ext. 7042.

Crafts and Conversation

Wednesdays, 1 p.m.

Call to see what this month’s craft will be and check out the sample by the
receptionist desk. Please make sure to reserve a spot so we have enough supplies for everyone. Please call Melissa or Theresa to join or lead the group at 618-234-4410, ext. 7042 or 7043.

Knitting and Crochet

Wednesdays, 9:30 a.m.

Bring what you are working on and sit with other knitters and crocheters. They talk and laugh more than they knit.

Fingerstyle Ukulele

Noon on Fridays. This group is for advanced Ukulele players

Ukulele Jam Session

Fridays at 1 p.m. This group is with both instructors combining the talents of the advanced ukulele players and the confident beginners (can play 12 chords or more).

Beginner Line Dance

Jan. 15- Feb 12 at Noon. Did you know line dancing has many benefits including heart health, improved coordination and balance, bone density, confidence, endurance, cognitive health and mental health? So, what are you waiting for? Join Us!!  This 5-week class is consecutive for maximum learning. $25.

Line Dancing

Wednesdays, 1:30 – 3 p.m.

Donna Holcomb is our new instructor. She has studied with Carol for years and knows all of the dances. You’ll be two-stepping in no time. Come learn the latest dance with this fun, social group. Cost is $2.

Art Group

Fridays, 9 a.m.

These artists bring whatever they are working on and bring it to the group to be creative together. If you are working on a painting or something at home and would like feedback from others or just want to paint with other artists, come on in. If you have a fun craft you like to make and are willing to show others, please call Activities and we will have a craft day! We love to see what others are doing and learn how to make it.

Men’s Club

Friday, January 10, 11 a.m. Join Art Voellinger and retired coaches, players and sports enthusiasts for lunch and lots of talking! Our speaker this month is Ron Zetcher, a highly recognized sports official. Please RSVP. Please RSVP for lunch.  Lunch is $5.00 Please RSVP 618-234-4410 Ext 7042 or 7043.

Breakfast Club

Breakfast Club: Wednesday, January 8, 9 a.m. We will meet at Golden Oak for great pancakes and great friends! 4519 N. Illinois St. in the plaza across from Bandanas.

Dine Around

Dine Around: Monday, January 27, 5 p.m. Lets ring in the New Year with some luck for all of us. Meet us at Ginger Buffet for wonderful egg rolls, sushi, Cantonese roast duck and more! Located at 53 Ludwig Dr. Suite #102! And those of you who like video games or have grandkids who do, join us for a special tour at Impact Gaming center located right next door. We can walk over there after dinner.

Lunch Bunch

Lunch Bunch: Thursday, January 16, 11:30 a.m. Lets go to Joes Pizza and Subs for their lunch special. 8-inch 2 topping pizza, large garden salad and drink for $9.99.  Joes is located next to Bandanas.  4628 N Illinois. Make sure to make a reservation in case the weather is bad we can call you.

Activities Adventures and Outings

If you feel like you’re out of the loop there are several ways to find out about Activities and things happening. First, get the newsletter either by email or mailed to your home. Second, when you are in the building, check the bulletin boards in the Activities Room and in Mildred Feurer Hall. Also, if you do social media check us out on Facebook for plenty of fun pictures and last-minute announcements. Check out PSOP Adventures. Or Southwestern Illinois College PSOP Facebook page. We don’t want you to miss a thing!

SIX! At the Fabulous Fox!

Thursday, January 30 –  matinee at 1 p.m. – Our Fox outings to see musicals with a wonderful dinner afterwards has always been a big hit, and Six is no exception. “The six wives of Henry VIII take the microphone to remix five hundred years of heartbreak in to a Euphoric Celebration of 21^st Century girl power. This new original musical is the global sensation that everyone is losing their heads over! Six won 23 awards including a Tony award for Best Original Score and best musical.” Your cost of $158 includes seat on orchestra floor, section 4, dinner at the Fox and motor coach transportation. Bus leaves Schnucks on north Belt west at 11:45 a.m. Tickets going fast!

Travel & Activities Reservation/Cancellation Policy Changes

We are making some changes to provide everyone with a fair opportunity to sign up for trips, avoid empty seats and keep trips affordable.

Beginning Jan. 1, 2014 – To make a reservation for a day trip, dial the extension listed with the trip description. The recording will ask you to give your name and phone number, the date and name of the trip, and the names of people you are making reservations for. You will then be given seven working days to complete the registration form in the PSOP newsletter and mail it or bring it to the Activities & Travel office along with your payment. Any payment not received within seven days will result in your reservation being cancelled.

If a cancellation is received seven days or more before the trip, then a full refund will be given. If a cancellation is received seven days or less to the start of the trip, and a replacement is found, then a full refund less a $5 processing fee will be given. If no replacement is found, no refund will be given. Special cancellation policies may apply if the trip involves the purchase of non-refundable tickets.