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.

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, Sept. 14 , 10 a.m. This month we will make a bouquet with fall fresh beautiful flowers. Cost is $30 for all supplies and flowers. Please register so we have plenty of supplies. Call 618-234-4410 ext. 7042.

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:

Sept. 12     The Dinner by Herman Koch Discussion leader – Denise Sechrest

Oct.  10      The Art Thief by Michael Finkel  Discussion leader – Marilyn Merwin

Nov. 14      The Rooster Bar by John Grisham  Discussion leader – Jean Ebel

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.

Sept.  3   Book Bingo sponsored by Hospice of Southern IL and Garden Place

Sept. 10  Sponsored by Cedar Ridge & Rehab of Lebanon

Sept. 17  Sponsored by The Benedictine Living community at the Shrine

Sept. 24  Sponsored by Keystone Place at Richland Creek

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)

High School Reunion   Wednesday, Sept. 4 The Orchestra will be playing the oldies at PSOP.  Walk down memory lane and listening to your favorite tunes. Bring your yearbook and compare hairstyles.  Lunch is catered.  Call for reservations

Barnyard Boogie Thursday, Sept. 26  The Country Western Bank will have your toe a’tappin at PSOP while you enjoy that down-home hoedown. Watch out for what you might step-in as a few barnyard critters will be part of the entertainment.  Call so we have enough feed in the trough for you.

Bunko and Dominoes

Every Monday in Shiloh. They alternate Bunko and Dominoes, playing begins at 10 a.m. but they start coming in around 9:30 a.m. to have coffee and chat. 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 618-244-4410, 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.

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.

Breakfast Club

Breakfast Club: Thursday, Sept 12, 9 a.m. Are you ready for a Hercules Ham Special
or an Early Bird Triple Play? Then join us for breakfast at The Round Table located at N 64th
St. on Main street across from Tim and Joes.

Dine Around

Dine Around: Tuesday, Sept 24, 5 p.m. We are in the mood for some Greek Moussaka and some flaming cheese so we are heading to Fazzi’s in Collinsville. Not in a mood for Greek food and afraid we are going to break out in a song from Mama Mia? Then try their crab cakes, chicken modega and steaks! Located in Collinsville right off of 159, 1813 Vandalia.

Lunch Bunch

Lunch Bunch: Friday, Sept 8, 11:30 a.m. We are checking out Hi-Pointe. Be adventurous and try the
Taco Burger made with Doritos or sweet potato tots! Or if you are being healthy
they have a wonderful fresh salmon salad! After lunch we will walk right next
door to Hot Box Cookies for warm
cookies and ice cream! Hi Point and Hot Box is located in O’Fallon, 630 W Hwy
50.

Road Trippin’ with Activities

Cardinal’s Game – September 7, 6:15 game. Cardinals vs Mariners with give-away of a unique canvas print, featuring an iconic photo of some of the most beloved Cardinals Hall of Famers. Seats are right field box seats sec 133/134,  close to where we usually sit so very easy access. Bus, ticket and goodies: $98.

Shiloh Picnic

Wednesday, October 2,  10 -2 a.m. Ahoy matey! Come walk the plank to Shiloh Pavilion and Klucker Hall for Pirates in The Park! We will have bands, Bingo, free lunch all the stuff we love! Dress like a pirate for extra prizes. No need for reservations, just come have a great time dancing, playing Bingo and maybe winning some treasures!

Chattanooga Train Trip

October 15-18, 2024, $899 includes 3 nights lodging, Southern Belle Riverboat Cruise and 3 train rides: The Missionary Ridge Local which is part of the Tennessee Railroad will take us over bridges and into tunnels. We will depart the train and watch the locomotive rotating on a turntable before re-boarding. Blue Ridge Scenic Railway stopping in McCaysville Georgia and Copperhill Tennessee nestled deep in the mountains. Board the Incline Railway climbing the Lookout Mountain ( Worlds steepest railway)and see the 100 ft waterfall, and swing- along bridge in Rock City. Dinners are included each night.
$200. Deposit per person.

Heroes in Our Midst

Monday November 4, 10 a.m. No one loves our Veterans more than PSOP, and we want to honor them today. If you went on the Honor Flight to Washington DC we would like to hear your story. We will show the Honor Flight Movie. It’s a heartwarming documentary about four living World War II Veterans and a Midwest community coming together to give them the trip of a lifetime. Volunteers race against the clock to fly thousands of WWII veterans to Washington DC to see the memorial constructed for them in 2004 early 60 years after their epic struggle. After the movie we will have some presentations, an Honor Guard and hear from some of our own veterans and their stories. This wonderful program is sponsored by PSOP and Representative Jay Hoffman. Please RSVP 618-234-4410 ext. 7042 or 7043 so we can save a place for you. Please let us know if you are a veteran when you call. Everyone is invited.

Dazzling Duos Fashion Show

Friday, November 15  11 a.m. Has anyone ever told you – you resemble someone famous? Do you have an urge to walk down the catwalk under the lights? Or do you just have a big heart for helping Activities in their biggest event of the year? Then sign up! we are looking for models to walk the runway as a famous couple. Think Ginger Rogers and Fred Astaire, Lucy and Ethel, Thelma and Louis, Blues Brothers, Fred and Wilma Flintstone….If you are interested, please call Activities! We will also have our resale store set up as well. So please consider donating jewelry, accessories, new books, decorative items… no clothes or shoes please. Also, tickets will not be on sale until mid-October! To donate or volunteer call Melissa ext. 7042 or Theresa ext. 7043.

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.