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 Activities with Melissa and Theresa
With the holiday festivities and the hustle and bustle of December, also comes the snow and ice. Please, for anything you plan to attend, 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.
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, December 10, 10 a.m. Join Jeff and his crew from Grimm & Gorly. This month’s project is – Williamsburg, an arrangement with firs and pines. Please call by Friday, December 5, so we have enough supplies for everyone registered. All floral classes begin at 10 a.m. and cost $35.
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:
Dec. 11 Siddhartha by Hermann Hesse Discussion leader Peg Malec
Jan. 8 The Boys of Riverside by Thomas Fuller Discussion leader Judy Higgins
Feb. 19 Stranger in the Lifeboat by Mitch Albom Discussion leader Gloria Blaies
Bingo
BINGO is free with a different sponsor every week bringing the prizes. Our sponsors furnish the prizes, we furnish the fun. Come join us! Bingo begins at 10 a.m. The first Tuesday of each month is always a
theme! Come dressed for the special day if you wish!
Dec. 2 Grinch Bingo- Sponsored by Clinton Manor
Dec. 9 Christmas Carols Bingo Sponsored by Cedar Ridge
Dec. 16 Night Before Christmas Bingo- Wear your jammies! Sponsored by Addington Place
Dec. 23 Our Finest Christmas Sweater Bingo- Sponsored by Charter Senior Living
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)
Country Christmas Dance Thursday, Dec.18 Celebrate the season dancing with the music of the SVS Country Western Band. We will have Christmas lunch with dessert. Please call in your reservation so you don’t go hungry! 618-234-4410 ext. 7042 or 7043.
Corn Hole League
First and Third Mondays of the month at 10 a.m. – Come perfect your bean bag launching skills while having fun.
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).
Line Dancing
Wednesdays, 1:30 – 3 p.m.
“Dance is an antidote to stress, a way to combat negative emotions, an elixir for the body, mind and brain”. Another benefit of line dancing is that you do not need a partner to participate. Anyone can join the line and have fun dancing along with the group. And Donna Holcomb is great at keeping you in step! Cost is $2/class.
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, Dec. 12 at 11 a.m. Come and hear from Terry Souchek, who has 47 years of coaching experience and a member of both the Illinois High School Basketball Coaches and Gibault High School Hall of Fame. RSVP if we can count on your attendance. $5 for catered lunch.
Breakfast Club
Breakfast Club – Monday, December 8, 9 a.m. Let’s stay local and see Jeff at Grimm and Gorly while we have a great breakfast at Pour. 322 E Main St. Belleville. Have you had their breakfast sandwich but instead of toast they grill a cinnamon roll?? It’s amazing! And the huge choices for fresh coffee drinks is better than any high-priced coffee shop! Buy local! Please call us to save a seat at the table.
Dine Around
Dine Around – Thursday, December 18, 5 p.m. We will Feliz Navidad all the way! Meet us at Casa Maria. It’s the cute little place behind the Lincoln Theater on the Corner of A and High Street. It’s our last meal together for 2025. Let’s make it a fun one. Best Holiday hat wins a great prize!!
Lunch Bunch
Lunch Bunch – Thursday, December 11, 11:30 a.m. Our favorite pizza guy Bennie, is saving tables for us! We love Bennie’s and the big heart he has for our community. Their pizza and salads are really good! We can walk around downtown Belleville and check out the gingerbread houses in the windows!
Village of Shiloh – Going Above and Beyond!!!
PSOP is so thankful for the financial backing from the Village of Shiloh. They once again have contributed $20,000 to support PSOP programming for seniors.
These funds help provide valuable social, wellness, and recreational opportunities in the Shiloh community. From monthly dances and weekly card games in our building to trips staged from Shiloh to exciting tourist attractions, PSOP brings joy, connection, and lifelong learning to seniors.
PSOP is thankful to be a partner with the Village of Shiloh to enrich the lives of older adults throughout the region. Thank you to Mayor Bob Weilmuenster and the Shiloh community for your support!
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!
Christmas at the Symphony
Tuesday, December 23, 2025
A very special day is in store for you! We will meet at Schnucks on North Belt West to board both buses. First will be the beautiful luncheon at Hotel St. Louis where you can see all of St. Louis from the beautiful big windows, there we will have a gorgeous sit-down dinner (please state whether you would like St. Louis short ribs or Lemon herb chicken as your entrée. When we are finished, we will reboard the buses for the Symphony at Powell Hall. We have wonderful seats on the floor close to the stage so you will hear and feel everything the beautiful musicians have to offer. Pictures with an old time Santa will be available in the lobby to commemorate this special holiday celebration. Price is just $178 for bus, dinner and symphony! That’s why we need two buses, one is already sold out! Sign up and pay soon. This is very popular so no holds.
Big News!!! We have SAVANNAH BANANA TICKETS!!!
Last year was so much fun and we barely knew anything about them. Now they are exploding everywhere with their singing, dancing and amazing baseball talent! If you have only seen them on Netflix or social media, or got the chance to go with us last year, now is your chance! We have a party suite again, but bigger this year! The regular public must put their name in a lottery and maybe get chosen. But if you are one of our seniors (21 and over allowed in our suite) you can go with us! The tickets include bus transportation from Schnucks on North Belt West to the stadium. We have a suite that is all inclusive! Seats are outside the suite under cover and inside in the air conditioning (game is August 21, evening game). It’s all you can eat and drink. They keep it coming until the game is almost over!! If you want in on this great, fun night, we will have a special sign-up party on Monday, December 8 at 8:30 a.m. We will not be taking payments before the party. Let’s go Savannah Bananas!! Can’t wait!!
Fabulous Fox
We have three trips to the Fox. The price behind each one includes motorcoach transportation (not having to walk far and pay $20 to park) tickets on Orchestra floor (no elevator line or climbing stairs to get to your seat) and a wonderful meal right there at the Fox (it has scrumptious food that is geared to the theme of the play). So, if it seems like a big price, see what it would be if you did it all on your own. Come join us! All of the shows always sell very quickly, please pay card or check. No holds.
Phantom of the Opera Saturday, Feb. 21, 2 p.m. matinee. Andrew Lloyd Weber is back to thrill audiences once again. It is widely considered one of the most beautiful and spectacular productions in history. You might recognize songs such as “The Music of the Night’’, “All I ask of You”, and “Wishing you Were somehow Here Again”. It’s a haunting love story you won’t soon forget. Bus leaves Schnucks on North Belt West at 11:30. Cost is $198. For all.
Harry Potter and the Cursed Child Saturday, April 11, 1 p.m. matinee. When Harry Potter’s head strong son Albus befriends the son of his fiercest rival, it sparks an unbelievable new journey for them all- with the power to change the past and the future forever. Prepare for a mind-blowing race through time, with spectacular spells, and an epic battle, all brought to life through the most astonishing magic that will leave you wondering “how’d they do that’ for days to come. This event is open for all ages, you may bring grandchildren for a beautiful up-close performance with dinner. $184.00 for everything.