Roanoke Times
Copyright (c) 1995, Landmark Communications, Inc.
DATE: WEDNESDAY, November 10, 1993 TAG: 9311090116
SECTION: CURRENT PAGE: NRV-3 EDITION: NEW RIVER VALLEY
SOURCE: Joanne Anderson
DATELINE: LENGTH: Medium
"WHAT SENIORS SHOULD LOOK FOR IN A RETIREMENT CENTER" is the title of a talk being sponsored by the Blacksburg American Association of Retired Persons chapter 2613. David Murray of Warm Hearth Village will be the speaker.
All seniors are invited to this brown bag lunch session on Tuesday at 11:30 a.m. at the Blacksburg Community Center, 725 Patrick Henry Drive. Makings for hot coffee and tea will be provided. For more information, call Janice Palmer, 951-2886.
The RETIRED AND SENIOR VOLUNTEER PROGRAMS OF MONTGOMERY COUNTY AND RADFORD celebrated two decades of community service at a luncheon recently.
Nancy Glisson, the reigning Miss Virginia and a 1993 Virginia Tech graduate told the luncheon gathering of about 250 people that she hopes to serve "as your ambassador, not only on the state level but on the national level as well."
"I will be following in your footsteps," she continued. "Both of us can make a difference in this journey."
Del. Joan Munford (D-Blacksburg) quoted Calvin Coolidge: "A man is never honored for what he gets. A man is honored for what he gives."
Montgomery County Administrator Betty Thomas thanked RSVP for its help in recent county mass mailings of informational brochures.
In letters, both President Bill Clinton and Gov. Doug Wilder congratulated the volunteers on their 20 years of service.
"You are creating a brighter future for all of us," the President wrote.
"Our society benefits from your experience and guidance," Wilder said in his reply.
There's still time to donate items to the RSVP RUMMAGE SALE by calling the office at 382-5775 or bringing them to the RSVP office at the Courthouse Annex in Christiansburg. All items will be for sale, along with handmade Christmas stockings and cookbooks at the Antique and Unique Sale at the Christiansburg Armory on Saturday, 8 a.m.-3 p.m.
Proceeds will go toward materials to make more stockings for area adult and nursing home residents.
The GILES COUNTY SENIOR CENTER, 1320 Wenonah Ave., Pearisburg, 921-3924:
Calling all drivers! A 55 ALIVE Mature Driving class is being held November 16 and 18, 1-5 p.m. Cost is $8. To enroll, call Betty Letsinger at 921-3924.
Bring a dish for a potluck lunch on Friday at 1 p.m.
Swim Therapy days are now Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays at 9:15 a.m.
You can play canasta and bridge on Monday afternoons starting at 1 p.m.
The PULASKI SENIOR CENTER, 106 N. Washington Ave., 980-3969:
Put on your sleuthing cap to attend the play "The Mousetrap," on Thursday. The group will leave the center at 4:30 p.m. for dinner at The Farmhouse Restaurant, followed by the Playmakers and Company production in Blacksburg.
A Thanksgiving potluck luncheon on Tuesday promises to provide good food and fellowship. Bring a salad, vegetable or dessert; the center will give the turkey, dressing, gravy and drinks.
The Dine 'Round Club will be going to Bob Evans Restaurant in Wytheville on Nov. 17. Depart from the center at 12:30 p.m.
Cards are Fridays 1-4 p.m. Ceramics are Mondays, 1-3 p.m.
The RADFORD SENIOR CENTER, 27 First St., 731-3634:
The walking group still meets in the Radford Recreation Gym on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 9 a.m. There's no fee. Tennis shoes are recommended footwear.
Radford Community Hospital can use newborn baby items. Knitters and crocheters can pick up yarn and patterns at the senior center.
A Wellness Center members' potluck is scheduled for Tuesday at 5:30 p.m.
The American Association of Retired Persons Radford chapter potluck dinner will be Nov. 17 at 5 p.m. Any residents over age 50 are welcome to bring a covered dish and attend.
The CHRISTIANSBURG SENIOR CENTER, 655 Montgomery St., 382-8173:
You can have your ears tested on Thursday, 11 a.m.-noon. Call today for an appointment. It's free.
Van leaves the Armory at 9:30 a.m. on Friday for the 24th YMCA Crafts Fair. Transportation fee is $2; admission is $1.
On Tuesday, there's a Hair Fair at the center from 9:30 to 11 a.m. and a community Thanksgiving gathering for the hearing impaired from 6:30 to 8 p.m.
ALL AMERICA TOURS has several holiday trips scheduled around the South. Nov. 18 is the Southern Christmas Show in Charlotte, N.C. Country Christmas at Opryland Hotel is Nov. 28-30. Fantasy in Lights at Callaway Gardens will take place Dec. 9-11. For more information, call 800-303-5403.
by CNB