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 March 10-14, 2025 during SWIC’s Spring Break.

PSOP Activities with Melissa and Theresa

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, March 19, 10 a.m. Please note we usually do this the second Wednesday of the month, but because of Spring break it is March 19^th-. Make a special Bouquet or arrangement with Jeff from Grimm & Gorly. Cost is $35.00      Please register so he has enough materials for everyone by calling 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:

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

Apr. 10    The Red Leather Diary  by Lily Koppel    Discussion leader – Peter Will

May 8   Absolution  by Alice McDermott    Discussion leader – Rose Range

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.

Mar.   1       Mardi Gras Bingo– Sponsored by Addington Place

Mar. 11       Closed for Spring Break

Mar. 18       Sponsored by Charter Senior Living of Shiloh

Mar. 25      Sponsored by Benedictine Living Community at the Shrine

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)

Lyrics and Leprechauns Thursday, March 6^th – Wear your green and kick up your heels like a leprechaun. Music and lunch. Should we eat green Eggs and Ham? Nah.

Land of Oz/Wicked Party  Wednesday, March 26 – Follow the yellow brick road to PSOP. We will have prizes if you dress like a character from the Wizard of Oz, or Wicked!  Are you an Elphaba, or Glenda the Good Witch? Or are you feeling more like the Tin Man or Lion? Let’s have some 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).

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, March 7, 11 a.m. We usually have Art Voellinger’s Sports group on the second Friday of the month, but because of spring break it’s a week early. Please RSVP.  Lunch is $5.00, 618-234-4410 Ext 7042 or 7043.

Breakfast Club

Breakfast Club: Friday, March 7, 9 a.m. Join us at Sunrise Café, the cute place across from the IGA in the little strip mall in Millstadt. 548 East Washington St.

Dine Around

Dine Around: Wednesday, March 26, 5 p.m. We have gone to Belleville Pancake House many times for an awesome big breakfast. But did you know they do dinner as well? Awesome, yummy, homestyle dinners at great prices. Meet us at Belleville Pancake House and see for yourself! 3605 North Belt West. Please RSVP so you don’t have to get your meal to go!!

Lunch Bunch

Lunch Bunch: Wednesday, March 19, 11:30 a.m. As you travel along 158 between Millstadt and Columbia you probably have seen this two-story, old brick building on the right-hand side. It used to be Farmers Inn,  now it’s Loose Ends and it is incredible! Love their food and down-home cooking.

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!

Let’s go Cardinals! Attention all Cardinal fans. We are excited to let you know we have great seats in an all-inclusive party room. Not only do you have all you can eat and drink in the party room to watch the Cardinals take on the Blue Jays, but you will also receive a Masyn Winn home jersey! Can you believe it? Transportation on charter bus (bus leaves Schnucks on North Belt West at 5:15) party suite in section 313, food, drinks, and a jersey all for the great price of $138.00!! tickets will go fast. Go Cards!

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.