Roanoke Times
Copyright (c) 1995, Landmark Communications, Inc.
DATE: WEDNESDAY, December 15, 1993 TAG: 9312150080
SECTION: CURRENT PAGE: NRV-4 EDITION: NEW RIVER VALLEY
SOURCE: JOANNE ANDERSON
DATELINE: LENGTH: Medium
Trivia time! To whom is the above quote attributed, and is late really better than never?
Titus Livius, 59 B.C.-A.D. 17, wrote it in the prologue to his "History." So it's been in use a long, long time.
According to the new director of the National Institute on Aging, physician Richard J. Hodes, most of the things we think of that improve health and prospects for the future can be "effective at any time."
In addition to the obvious, like walking and swimming, weight training, good diet habits and even giving up smoking can be beneficial no matter when you start.
The NIA is committed to studying how people can improve their physical and mental functioning through lifestyle changes. Although a specific change to prevent Alzheimer's disease has not been discovered, Hodes believes that "as long as the efforts of many brilliant people are being expended, we have the right to hope for dramatic changes in the future."
On that optimistic note, come on out to the food court at the New River Valley Mall this evening at 5:30 p.m. for an AEROBIC DEMONSTRATION by the Christiansburg Senior Center's aerobics class. The group of 20 works out on Monday, Wednesday and Fridays, 8-9 a.m. at the Christiansburg National Guard Armory.
An alternative exercise class featuring movement from chair level meets at the armory, 9-10 a.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Ages in the classes range from late 50s to over 80. Anyone over 55 is welcome to participate. The classes are free.
The AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF RETIRED PERSONS has an up-to-date directory of discounts for AARP members. It lists around 25 hotels, rental car companies and Gray Line Sightseeing, and offers traveler safety tips. Copies are free from AARP Fulfillment (EE0547), Code 0152, P.O. Box 22796, Long Beach, Calif. 08091-5796. Allow 6-8 weeks for delivery.
You can become an AARP member for $8 a year or $20 for three years: P.O. Box 199, Long Beach, Calif. 90801.)
Speaking of SENIORS DISCOUNTS: Rose's in Blacksburg offers 10 percent senior discounts every Wednesday. Revco stores give seniors a 10 percent discount on prescriptions and Revco brand products every day, and 10 percent on everything in the store except tobacco and soft drinks on Wednesdays.
Several restaurants, such as Western Sizzlin and Pargo's, have a senior menu that is discounted.
Please let me know (381-1668) of other New River Valley senior discounts. I'll collect the information and publish it after the first of the year.
All area seniors are invited to CHRISTMAS DINNER at the National Guard Armory in Christiansburg on Thursday. The meal is sponsored by the Christiansburg Senior Center. Ham will be provided, and everyone should bring a covered dish.
Activities begin at noon. Santa and students from Christiansburg High School will provide entertainment and a Christmas basket will be given away.
Call 382-8173 for more information or transportation.
The CHRISTIANSBURG SENIOR CENTER, 655 Montgomery St., 382-8173:
Friday's trip to Trojan Village Shopping Center in Sparta, N.C. costs $4 and departs from the National Guard Armory at 8:30 a.m.
A Christmas cookie bake is scheduled at the senior center for Monday at 1 p.m. Cost is $2.
Christmas cheer of punch and refreshments will be served Dec. 22 at 1 p.m.
The center will be closed Dec. 23, 24, 30 and 31.
\ The PULASKI SENIOR CENTER, 106 N. Washington Ave., 980-3969:
Volunteers are needed in the elementary schools as story tellers and tutors.
The annual Christmas pot luck luncheon is Thursday at 11:30 a.m. The center will provide ham, bread and beverages. Come hungry.
A special trip out to enjoy the local Christmas decorations is scheduled for Monday at 5:30 p.m. Cost is $1, and cookies and hot chocolate will be served.
The center will be closed Dec. 23, 24 and 31.
The GILES COUNTY SENIOR CENTER, 1320 Wenonah Ave., Pearisburg, 921-3924:
Rubber bridge is played Mondays, 1-4 p.m., and party bridge is Wednesdays, 1-4 p.m.
The senior center will be closed all day, Dec. 23, 24, 30 and 31.
The RADFORD SENIOR CENTER, 27 First St., 731-3634:
The American Association of Retired Persons is holding a\ POTLUCK DINNER at 5 p.m. today 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.
Irving Berlin's movie "White Christmas" with Bing Crosby and Danny Kaye will be shown Dec. 22 at 1 p.m. There is no charge.
by CNB