ROANOKE TIMES
Copyright (c) 1996, Roanoke Times
DATE: Wednesday, January 10, 1996 TAG: 9601100056
SECTION: CURRENT PAGE: NRV-4 EDITION: NEW RIVER VALLEY
COLUMN: For Seniors
SOURCE: TRACY GALLIMORE
Dr. William Prillaman, an internist at Radford Community Hospital, offers these tips for dealing with cold weather:
In general, older adults have a lower core body temperature. They should be aware that they are more susceptible to hypothermia than younger people are.
Avoid accelerated heat loss by wearing layers of clothing, a hat and gloves. (Most body-heat loss is through an uncovered head.)
The skin on ears, cheeks, nose and fingers should be covered to avoid frostbite.
If you have angina, don't go outside and breathe very cold air. Keep a scarf across your face to allow the air to warm as it moves into the sinuses to the lungs.
Individuals with severe respiratory problems should be aware that the cold depresses breathing. The best advice is to stay out of the cold.
Alcohol consumption causes blood vessels beneath the skin to dilate, accelerating heat loss.
Increase your intake of fluids (other than alcohol).
Don't shovel snow to excess (and do it slowly). If you have a cardiac problem, you should be aware that you are much more susceptible to cardiac injury and should avoid the activity.
WARM HEARTH VILLAGE, Blacksburg, Warm Hearth Village Activity Center, Line Dance Made Easy, Thursdays, 2:15 p.m., beginners, 2:30 p.m., all levels, 552-1498.
CHRISTIANSBURG SENIOR CENTER, 655 Montgomery St. Sherry Kostric, 382-8173:
Ongoing activities are exercise groups, aerobics, cards, hobbies, billiards and Bible study.
Thursday, 11 a.m.-12 p.m., Heritage Home Health Care blood pressure screening. Free.
Friday, van leaves National Guard Armory at 8:30 a.m. for Sunnybrook Inn, Roanoke. Group will travel to Cloverdale after breakfast. Transportation is $4, seniors; $8, ages 21-54.
Tuesday, 10:30 a.m., Medicare Update seminar. Speaker is Stephen Kaufmann, a lawyer.
Jan. 17, 2-4 p.m., All Occasion Cards class. Seniors, $2; ages 21-54, $4 for supplies.
Jan. 19, van departs at 9:30 a.m. for Libby Hill Seafood, Salem. Transportation is $3, seniors; $6, ages 21-54.
Jan. 22, 1 p.m., Book Club meets; 6:30-7:30 p.m., Sign Language class, eight weeks, $26.
Jan. 23, 2 p.m., Senior Advisory Board meeting.
Jan. 24, 6 p.m., van departs for NRV Symphony Winter Concert, Burrus Auditorium, Virginia Tech. Transportation is $2, seniors; $4, ages 21-54. Tickets are $3, seniors; $5, general admission.
Jan 25, 1 p.m., Barnyard Bingo, $1.
Jan. 26, 5 p.m., van departs for Roanoke Express hockey game. Transportation is $3, seniors; $6, ages 21-54. Tickets are $5, seniors; general admission, $6-8.50. Dinner at The Roanoker.
RETIRED AND SENIOR VOLUNTEER PROGRAM, 1 Franklin St., Courthouse Annex, Christiansburg. Victoria Scott, 382-5775:
Today, 10 a.m., Christiansburg morning group visits English Meadow; 2 p.m., Christiansburg afternoon group visits Heritage Hall.
Thursday, 2 p.m., Blacksburg group visits English Meadow.
Monday, 2 p.m., Shawsville group hosts Meadowbrook birthday party.
Jan. 17, 2 p.m., both Christiansburg groups go to Showalter to host New Year's party.
Jan. 18, 2 p.m., Blacksburg group visits Brook Meade at 2 p.m.
Jan. 22, 10 a.m., Shawsville SHARE. Lunch out.
Jan. 23, 10 a.m., Warm Hearth and McCoy SHARE. Lunch out.
Jan. 24, 10 a.m., Christiansburg SHARE, Lunch out; 1:30 p.m., English Meadow birthday party.
Jan. 25, 10 a.m., Blacksburg SHARE. Lunch out.
RADFORD SENIOR CENTER, 27 First St. Mary Jane Harmon, 731-3634:
Ongoing activities are walking, cards, ceramics, quilting, exercise and creative writing.
Thursday, 1 p.m., free movie is "Please Don't Eat The Daisies."
Friday, 10 a.m., van trip to Valley View Mall, Roanoke.
Jan. 17, 5 p.m., American Association of Retired Persons potluck dinner.
Jan. 25, 1 p.m., free movie is "Sleepless in Seattle."
Jan. 26, 10 a.m., van departs for trip to Tanglewood Mall.
GILES COUNTY SENIOR CENTER: 1320 Wenonah Ave., Pearisburg. Betty Letsinger, 921-3924:
Ongoing activities are walking, line dancing, cards, ceramics and singing. The swim therapy program at the Blacksburg Aquatic Center meets Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, weather permitting. Transportation leaves at 9:30 a.m.
Thursday, 1-2 p.m., Sharing Grief group meets.
Tuesday, 7:30 p.m., Daughters of the American Revolution meets.
Jan. 19, 12 p.m., AARP No. 502 Trooper Hall program.
PULASKI SENIOR CENTER, 106 N. Washington Ave. Tina Faiszt, 980-1000:
Ongoing activities are ceramics and cards.
Thursday, 10 a.m.-12 p.m., blood pressure and glucose screening.
Thursday, 9:30 a.m., coffee hour.
Tuesday, 11 a.m., round table discussion and lunch.
Jan. 18, 9:30 a.m., van departs for trip to Hamricks in Winston-Salem. Transportation is $5.
Jan. 24, 12 p.m., Dine Round club meets.
BLACKSBURG SENIOR PROGRAMS, Blacksburg Community Center, 725 Patrick Henry Drive. Joy Herbert, 961-1134:
Ongoing activities are canasta and bridge. Classes available in computers, ceramics, art, calligraphy and bridge. Exercise programs include: Tuesdays, 10-11 a.m., indoor tennis; Mondays 10-11:30 a.m., walking group; Monday 12:30-1:30, Tuesday and Thursday, 9-10 a.m., Golden Aerobics.
Today, 9 a.m., first meeting of new walking club, meets Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays in Blacksburg gym or track (weather permitting).
Thursday, 9:30 a.m., Alice Dewitt presents "Retarding America - the Imprisonment of Potential." Coffee at 9:30 a.m.; discussion at 10:30 a.m.
Jan. 17, 11:30 a.m., van departs for lunch at Pargo's in Christiansburg.
Jan. 18, 1-3:30 p.m., Healthy Lifestyles seminar. $5.
Senior Shorts
Free tax help: The Christiansburg Senior Center and The American Association for Retired Persons will offer free tax help to senior citizens. Make appointments by calling 382-8173.
Assistance begins on Feb. 8, at the Christiansburg Senior Center, 655 Montgomery St.
Senior employment program: Job placement assistance and skills training for job seekers 55 years or older.
New River Valley Agency on Aging, 980-7720 or 639-9677.
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