ROANOKE TIMES
Copyright (c) 1996, Roanoke Times
DATE: Wednesday, October 2, 1996 TAG: 9610020022
SECTION: CURRENT PAGE: NRV-8 EDITION: NEW RIVER VALLEY
AARP helps sounds, sites at center
The Blacksburg chapter of the American Association of Retired Persons has donated a public address system, overhead projector and portable screen to Blacksburg, to be used in the Community Center. The donation is the result of contributions from 116 people and matching funds from the chapter treasury, totaling $3,835. The chapter has 255 members and is the largest in the Roanoke and New River valley areas.
RETIRED AND SENIOR VOLUNTEER PROGRAM, 1 Franklin St., Courthouse Annex, Christiansburg. Victoria Scott, 382-5775:
* Today, 10:30 a.m., Pandapas Pond cleanup.
* Thursday, 1:30 p.m., Blacksburg SHARE mailing at Community Action.
* Saturday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., New River Valley Mall community bazaar and quilt raffle.
* Monday, noon, luncheon at White Memorial Church in Shawsville.
* Tuesday, noon, luncheon at St. Paul United
Methodist Church in Christiansburg.
BLACKSBURG SENIOR PROGRAMS, Blacksburg Community Center, 725 Patrick Henry Drive. Joy Herbert, 961-1134
* Today, 10:30 a.m., van leaves to visit Woodrow Wilson's birthplace and museum in Staunton. Cost is $9 and includes transportation and museum entrance.
* Today, 2 to 5 p.m., orientation session for people who want to become tour guides at the new nature center at Price House. Hours can vary.
* Thursday, 9:30 a.m., "The Secret to Using Physical Activity to Keep You Independent Beyond Age 60," a discussion by Dr. William Herbert.
* Oct. 10, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., flu shots, free to Medicare and Medicaid recipients, $9 for others.
CHRISTIANSBURG SENIOR CENTER, 655 Montgomery St., Sherry Kostric, 382-8173:
* Today, 10 to 11 a.m., blood pressure screening; 10:30 a.m., SHARE seminar.
* Friday, 9 a.m., mystery trip from the National Guard Armory. Transportation fee: $3 for seniors, $6 for ages 21-54.
* Tuesday, 10:30 a.m. to noon, blood sugar screening.
RADFORD SENIOR CENTER, 27 First St. Mary Jane Harmon, 731-3634:
* Friday, 10 a.m., van trip to Tanglewood Mall in Roanoke. Transportation fee: $2.
GILES COUNTY SENIOR CENTER,1320 Wenonah Ave., Pearisburg. Betty Letsinger, 921-3924:
* Attention swimmers: The county supervisors have stopped the swim program until further notice.
PULASKI SENIOR CENTER, 106 N. Washington Ave. Carolyn Duncan, 980-1000:
* Thursday, 10 a.m. to noon, blood pressure and glucose testing.
* Oct. 9, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., and Oct. 23, 8:30 to 11 a.m., flu and pneumonia immunizations for people 55 and older. Covered by Medicare and Medicaid with a valid card or $7 for a flu shot and $15 for a pneumonia shot.
Senior shorts
* Senior Van Tours: at New River Trail State Park for seniors 55 and older. Oct. 12 and 19 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The cost is $25 and includes a box lunch. Call 699-6778 for reservations. Sponsored by the state Department of Conservation and Recreation.
* Senior Group Dances: Tuesdays, 6 to 9 p.m., New River Valley Mall food court. Bring a snack or non-alcoholic drink. Matilda Shumate, 382-6346.
* 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.
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