
                         Roanoke Times
                 Copyright (c) 1995, Landmark Communications, Inc.

DATE: WEDNESDAY, July 20, 1994                   TAG: 9407200056
SECTION: CURRENT                    PAGE: NRV-3   EDITION: NEW RIVER VALLEY 
SOURCE: Rick Lindquist
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RSVP YARD SALE SCHEDULED FRIDAY IN CHRISTIANSBURG

The Retired and Senior Volunteer Program in Christiansburg hopes for a good turnout at the RSVP YARD SALE Friday at the former Angle's lot on Main Street in Christiansburg. The sale gets under way at 9 a.m. RSVP hopes to have an ample supply of housewares, good clothing, toys, furniture and books, but there's always room for more of those gems from your attic, basement or Fibber McGee's closet and still a couple of days to donate them. Drop items by the RSVP office in the Courthouse Annex or call the office at 382-5775, to arrange for pickup. RSVP also could use some help the day of the sale, too. Call if you can volunteer some time. Sale proceeds go for new tires and much-needed repairs to the RSVP van.

The Radford chapter American Association of Retired Persons holds a POT LUCK SUPPER tonight at 5 at the Radford Senior Center, 27 First St. Seniors age 50 and older are invited to bring their favorite foods. Accordionist Betty Jane Craig will entertain. Call John Jeuck, 382-7969, or Mary Jane Harmon, 731-3634, for more information or transportation.

Fans of Judy Garland, Frank Sinatra or Zane Grey: Heads up! The Radford Senior Center, 27 First St., offers FREE MOVIES the next couple of Thursdays. This Thursday morning at 9:30, enjoy "Till the Clouds Roll By" from 1946, featuring Garland, (a young) Sinatra, and lots of songs. Next Thursday, July 28, it's double feature time as the center screens two black-and-white Zane Grey classics: "Man of the Forest," at 9:30 a.m., and "Rocky Mountain Mystery," at 10:40 a.m. Bring your own popcorn.

The RADFORD SENIOR CENTER, 27 First St., 731-3634:

Enjoy Dixieland music by The Riverboat Ramblers Tuesday, 7 p.m., at the gazebo in Bisset Park, weather permitting. Bring a lawn chair or blanket.

The next Road Runner trip is Aug. 3 to Barter Theatre, Abingdon, the Highland Festival and Martha Washington Inn. Trips are first-come, first-served. The center has itineraries.

The GILES COUNTY SENIOR CENTER, 1320 Wenonah Ave., Pearisburg, 921-3924:

Play party bridge today from 1 to 4. Play rubber bridge Monday, 1-4.

Aerobics are held every day at the town pool, 11 a.m.-noon, weather permitting. Swim therapy in Blacksburg will be Friday at 9:15 a.m. The Tuesday and Thursday visits resume Tuesday at 9:15 a.m.

Do ceramics Thursday, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Enjoy ceramics and crafts all day Friday.

The PULASKI SENIOR CENTER, 106 N. Washington Ave., 980-3969:

Coffee hour Thursday, 9:30 a.m. Play cards Friday, 1-4 p.m.

Starting Aug. 2, 10 a.m., you can register for the Trip Aug. 9 to the Virginia Highlands Festival. Transportation will leave the center at 10 a.m., lunch on your own at the Cracker Barrel in Abingdon. It's $5.

If you're signed up for the trip to Williamsburg, set your alarm to rise early Tuesday. The bus boards at 6 a.m.

The CHRISTIANSBURG SENIOR CENTER, 655 Montgomery St., 382-8173: .

Enjoy ice cream creations at the center today at 1 p.m. $1 registration.

Travel to the Pipestem Resort in West Virginia Friday. Transportation is $4 and leaves the National Guard Armory, College and Depo streets, at 8:30 a.m.

All aboard Saturday for the Cass Railroad in Hinton, W.Va. It's $4 for transportation, and the seniors' train ticket costs $12. The van leaves the armory at 7 a.m.

Monday night is card night at the center, 6:30-9.

Legacy Quilt Show applications are available at the center. The show is Sept. 17 during the Wilderness Trail Festival.

The RETIRED AND SENIOR VOLUNTEER PROGRAM, 1 Franklin St., Courthouse Annex, Christiansburg, 382-5775:

Monday: The Shawsville group goes to the SHARE warehouse Monday to bag food.

Tuesday: The Warm Hearth group visits Meadowbrook to be the hosts for the birthday party. The McCoy group goes to the SHARE warehouse.

Wednesday, July 27: The Christiansburg morning group goes to the SHARE warehouse. The afternoon group visits English Meadow to host the birthday party.

Thursday, July 28: The Rockathon Committee meets at 10 a.m. in the Courthouse Annex. The Blacksburg group goes to the SHARE warehouse.

Donations on the RSVP quilt are being taken weekdays, 9 a.m.-5 pm., at RSVP in Christiansburg.

SENIOR SHORTS:

In cooperation with the American Association of Retired Persons, Radford Community Hospital sponsors 55-Alive Driving Classes Aug. 3-4, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., at the Norwood Professional Center in downtown Radford.

Other 55-Alive classes - which promote defensive driving techniques - are set for Aug. 11-12, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., at the Bank of Floyd, and Aug. 16-17 at New River Valley Mall's community room. Space is limited. To register, call the Radford Community Hospital public affairs department, 731-2380.

The deadline is July 29 for New River Valley senior poets to enter original, unpublished poems in the 16th annual poetry contest for senior citizens. Ten winners will be chosen from Floyd, Giles, Montgomery and Pulaski counties and Radford.

The New River Community College's Office of Continuing Education has details at 674-3607.

Rick Lindquist writes For Seniors, a regular Wednesday feature of the New River Current. Please send news of interest to seniors in care of Rick Lindquist, New River Current, Roanoke Times & World-News, P.O. Box 540, Christiansburg 24073. Fax: 381-1656.

by CNB