ROANOKE TIMES
Copyright (c) 1996, Roanoke Times
DATE: Wednesday, July 31, 1996 TAG: 9607310028
SECTION: CURRENT PAGE: NRV7 EDITION: NEW RIVER VALLEY
COLUMN: For Seniors
RETIRED AND SENIOR VOLUNTEER PROGRAM, 1 Franklin St., Courthouse Annex, Christiansburg. Victoria Scott, 382-5775:
* Today, 10 a.m., the Christiansburg AM group go to Meadowbrook and the Christiansburg PM group will go to English Meadows at 1:30 p.m. to host the monthly birthday party.
* Thursday, 9 a.m., Blacksburg group goes to SHARE. Rock-a-thon committee meets at 9 a.m.
* Friday, 9 a.m., Rock-a-thon committee meeting at courthouse annex.
* Monday, 9 a.m., quilters meet at courthouse annex; 12 p.m., Shawsville luncheon will be at White Memorial Church.
* Tuesday, 2 p.m., Warm Hearth and McCoy groups go to Heritage Hall.
* RSVP is collecting items for its Sept. 27 fall yard sale. Bring donations to the Courthouse Annex or call for pickup. 382-5775.
BLACKSBURG SENIOR PROGRAMS, Blacksburg Community Center, 725 Patrick Henry Drive. Joy Herbert, 961-1134:
* Thursday, 10 a.m., discussion group takes trip to the Dublin State Prison Farm.
* Monday, 10 a.m., breakfast get together. Free.
* Tuesday and Aug. 7, 1-5 p.m., 55 Alive Mature Driving classes by AARP. Call to sign up.
CHRISTIANSBURG SENIOR CENTER, 655 Montgomery St. Sherry Kostric, 382-8173:
* Friday, 7 a.m., van leaves National Guard Armory for Luray Caverns, Luray; transportation fee: $5 senior citizens; $10 ages 21-54; admission $10 senior citizens, $12 adults.
* Tuesday, 10:30 a.m. coffee hour; 11 a.m., gospel sing-a-long.
RADFORD SENIOR CENTER, 27 First St. Mary Jane Harmon, 731-3634:
* Thursday, 10:30 a.m., bridge.
* Friday, 9 a.m., walk in the gym.
* Monday, 9 a.m., walk in the gym; 10 a.m. bridge; 7 p.m., concert at Bisset Park, preview of "South Pacific."
* Tuesday, 10 a.m., ceramics and quilting.
GILES COUNTY SENIOR CENTER,1320 Wenonah Ave., Pearisburg. Betty Letsinger, 921-3924:
* Thursday, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., nutrition; 10 a.m., walking at Old Orchard.
* Friday, 9:30 a.m., joyful singers program.
* Monday, 9 a.m. -4:30 p.m., ceramics.
* Tuesday, 10 a.m., singing at the Old Orchard; 2-4 p.m., legal aid.
PULASKI SENIOR CENTER, 106 N. Washington Ave. Carolyn Duncan, 980-1000:
* Thursday, 10 a.m. 12 p.m., blood pressure, glucose and cholesterol testing. Cholesterol testing, $5.
* Monday, 1-3 p.m. ceramics.
* Tuesday, 9 a.m., call in trip registration; no walk-in registration until 10:30 a.m.
Senior shorts
* RSVP Fall Yard Sale: RSVP is collecting items for its Sept. 27 fall yard sale. Bring donations to the Courthouse Annex or call for pickup. 382-5775.
* Senior Dances: Wednesdays, 5:30-8 p.m., Blacksburg Community Center. Joy Herbert, 961-1134.
* 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.
* Senior Centers: offer a variety of ongoing activities, trips and classes. Call for a newsletter and a calendar of events.
RASPBERRY STREUSEL MUFFINS Recipe submitted by Louise Epperly of Christiansburg. see microfilm for recipe.
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