Roanoke Times
Copyright (c) 1995, Landmark Communications, Inc.
DATE: WEDNESDAY, December 8, 1993 TAG: 9312080018
SECTION: CURRENT PAGE: NRV-3 EDITION: NEW RIVER VALLEY
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DATELINE: JOANNE ANDERSON LENGTH: Medium
It is a state of mind,
A product of the imagination,
A vigor of the emotions,
A predominance of courage over timidity;
An appetite for adventure."
- Anonymous
If you're filling in slots in your 1994 calendar, mark these First Wednesday Wonderings sponsored by the VIRGINIA CENTER FOR ACTIVE RETIREMENT. Cost is $5, and advance registration is required. Call 231-5183 to register.
\ Jan. 5: Tourism in Your Community.
\ Feb. 2: How to Disagree Without Being Disagreeable.
\ March 2: Getting the Most From Your Long-Term Care Programs.
In addition to these Wednesday sessions, the center is actively pursuing several special programs which meet its objectives of education and information & referral.
According to co-director Loretta Buffer, a survey was taken last year of retired Virginia Tech faculty interested in helping academically disadvantaged students. Twelve of the respondents will begin an orientation and training program in January.
A proposal is being submitted this month for funding to establish a senior conservation corps. Retired folk would be recruited and trained to teach youth and adults about environmental matters, such as soil conservation, stream and air pollution and tree planting.
Another program in the planning stage is using the retired populace in the New River Valley to work in public schools.
The center has been in existence for two years and operates out of an office at the Department of Family and Child Development at Virginia Tech.
Be sure this is on your calendar: RETIRED AND SENIOR VOLUNTEER PROGRAM BAKE SALE, Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. at Wal-Mart. Baked goodies, cookbooks and Christmas stockings.
All retirees and seniors over 55 are invited to an RSVP CHRISTMAS LUNCHEON at St. Paul's United Methodist Church, 220 W. Main St., at noon Tuesday. A main ham dish will be provided, and those attending should bring a covered dish.
A CHRISTMAS DINNER is being sponsored by the Christiansburg Senior Center on Dec. 16. Ham will be provided, and everyone coming should bring a covered dish.
Activities begin at noon. Santa and students from Christiansburg High School will provide entertainment.
Call 382-8173 for more information or transportation.
The Radford chapter of the American Association of Retired Persons is holding a POTLUCK DINNER at 5 p.m. on Dec. 15 at the Radford senior center.
A special music program will be presented by Tara Roseberry and Hope Carper. For more information, call John Jeuck at 382-7969 or Mary Jane Harmon at 731-3634.
The GILES COUNTY SENIOR CENTER, 1320 Wenonah Ave., Pearisburg, 921-3924:
The center will be closed Thursday after 1 p.m. and all day Friday.
A special coffee will be held Monday. Bring your favorite diet cookies and recipe.
Party bridge is played Mondays and Wednesdays, 1-4 p.m.
The RADFORD SENIOR CENTER, 27 First St., 731-3634:
The advisory board meets today at 2:30 p.m.
The retired teachers Christmas luncheon will be held Thursday at noon.
A van trip to Tanglewood Mall will depart at 10 a.m. Friday. Lunch will be at K & W Cafeteria.
The CHRISTIANSBURG SENIOR CENTER, 655 Montgomery St., 382-8173:
You'll need to call today to make an appointment for the hearing screening Thursday, 11 a.m.-noon.
The Santa hat class is Thursday, 1:30-3:30 p.m.
A trip to the Marketplace Outlet Mall in Winston-Salem, N.C., will leave the National Guard Armory Friday at 8 a.m. Transportation fee is $4.
by CNB