ROANOKE TIMES
Copyright (c) 1997, Roanoke Times
DATE: Wednesday, February 12, 1997 TAG: 9702120058
SECTION: CURRENT PAGE: NRV-3 EDITION: NEW RIVER VALLEY
COLUMN: for seniors
The Christiansburg Senior Center is taking applications for free tax counseling for the elderly. Tax-trained volunteers from the American Association of Retired Persons will be at the senior center Thursday, Feb. 20, 27, March 6, 13, 20, 27, April 3 and 10, all from 1 to 4 p.m. Appointments must be scheduled. Call 382-8173 for information.
A needlework exhibit is scheduled for April 19 at the Christiansburg National Guard Armory. The categories will include embroidery, cross-stitch, miniature, antique, hooking and hand sewn. Applications are available at the Christiansburg Department of Parks and Recreation and the Senior Center. The entry fee for one to three entries is $3 each. Additional entries are $1.50 each. The exhibit is open to ages 18 and older. Call Sherry Kostric at 382-8173 for information.
RETIRED AND SENIOR VOLUNTEER PROGRAM, 1 Franklin St., Courthouse Annex, Christiansburg. Victoria Scott, 382-5775:
*Today, 10 a.m., both Christiansburg groups will work on the commissioner of revenue mailings at the courthouse.
*Thursday, 10 a.m., the Blacksburg group will work on the commissioner of revenue mailing.
*Friday, 9 a.m., volunteers will work on the commissioner of revenue mailing. Call to find out the location.
*Saturday, 9 a.m., volunteers will work on the commissioner of revenue mailing. Call to find out the location.
*Monday, 10 a.m., the Shawsville group will go to SHARE and have lunch out. The quilters will meet at 10 a.m.
*Tuesday, 10 a.m., the Warm Hearth and McCoy groups will go to SHARE and have lunch out.
BLACKSBURG SENIOR PROGRAMS, Blacksburg Community Center, 725 Patrick Henry Drive. Joy Herbert, 961-113
*Thursday, 10 a.m., the "News and Views" discussion group will host John Cairns from Virginia Tech, who will talk on "Sustainable Use of Planet Earth."
*Friday, 1 p.m., Valentine's Day cake walk. Participants must bring a cake and register.
CHRISTIANSBURG SENIOR CENTER, 655 Montgomery St., Sherry Kostric, 382-8173:
*Thursday, 1-4 p.m. free tax assistance.
*Friday, 1 p.m., Valentine's Day cake walk in Blacksburg. Bring a cake; registration is required.
*Monday, the Senior Center will be closed because of Presidents' Day.
RADFORD SENIOR CENTER, 27 First St. Mary Jane Harmon, 731-3634.
*Today, 2-4 p.m., an AARP information booth will be available.
*Thursday, 10 a.m., van trip to Valley View mall in Roanoke. Trip fee: $2.
*Monday, the Senior Center will be closed because of Presidents' Day.
*Feb. 19, 12:30 p.m., the Radford chapter of AARP will have a pot luck dinner. Note the time change.
GILES COUNTY SENIOR CENTER,1320 Wenonah Ave., Pearisburg. Betty Letsinger, 921-3924:
*The Giles Senior Center's new hours are 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The center offers a variety of crafts classes, events and social activities each week. Call for details.
PULASKI SENIOR CENTER, 106 N. Washington Ave. Dawn Hensley, 980-1000:
*Monday, the Senior Center will be closed because of Presidents' Day.
*The Pulaski Senior Center offers a variety of events and activities for senior citizens. Call for details.
Senior shorts
*Senior Group Dances: Tuesdays, 6-9 p.m., New River Valley Mall food court. Bring a snack or nonalcoholic 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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