Roanoke Times
Copyright (c) 1995, Landmark Communications, Inc.
DATE: WEDNESDAY, January 12, 1994 TAG: 9401120026
SECTION: CURRENT PAGE: NRV-3 EDITION: NEW RIVER VALLEY
SOURCE: JOANNE ANDERSON
DATELINE: LENGTH: Medium
Everyone is going to need a heavy dose of spring in a few weeks, and All America Tours has scheduled a trip to the SOUTHERN SPRING SHOW in Charlotte, N.C., on March 3. A plethora of home and garden products and accessories, travel exhibits, designer rooms, arts and crafts, flowers and spring blooming trees is certain to lift your spirits and make you smile.
For an outdoor spring experience, consider the April 22-24 trek to DOLLYWOOD in Pigeon Forge, Tenn. Activities include checking out the outlet mall next to the motel, catching the parade which signals the ninth season at Dollywood and being there on opening day. Dolly Parton participates in the parade and the opening day festivities.
All America Tours can be reached at (800) 303-5403, or call Mary Jane Harmon at 731-3634.
The RETIRED AND SENIOR VOLUNTEER PROGRAM office will be closed on Jan. 17.
The VIRGINIA CENTER FOR ACTIVE RETIREMENT had to cancel January's Wednesday Wondering, but February's is still on the docket for Feb. 2, 9-11 a.m. in Conference Room F of the Donaldson Brown Hotel and Conference Center at Virginia Tech. The topic is "How to Disagree without Being Disagreeable," and the cost is $5.
Don't forget the cluster meeting of AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR RETIRED PERSONS chapter officers on Friday 1:30-4 p.m., at the Giles Senior Center, 1320 Wenonah Ave., Pearisburg.
The presidents, vice presidents, secretaries and treasurers from chapter 53 of Christiansburg, chapter 445 of Giles County, chapter 502 of Narrows, chapter 1383 of Pulaski, chapter 1584 of Radford and chapter 2613 of Blacksburg are encouraged to attend, along with any interested members.
Officers are asked to bring the blue AARP Chapter Handbook, eighth edition. The Giles County chapter is host for the meeting.
The GILES COUNTY SENIOR CENTER, 1320 Wenonah Ave., Pearisburg, 921-3924:
The center will host the AARP cluster meeting on Friday afternoon, 1:30-4 p.m.
You can learn and enjoy line dancing on Monday at 10 a.m.
Ceramics and crafts are held on Tuesdays, and party bridge is played Wednesday afternoons from 1 to 4 p.m.
The CHRISTIANSBURG SENIOR CENTER, 655 Montgomery St., 382-8173:
Hearing screenings will be held Thursday, and folks must call today to schedule an appointment.
For the adventurous, a mystery trip is planned for Friday. Transportation fee is $3, and the van leaves the armory at 9 a.m. for destination unknown.
A hair fair is set for Tuesday, 9:30-11 a.m. Cosmetology students from Christiansburg High School will give free haircuts and manicures.
Upcoming Friday adventures include The General Store in Buena Vista on the 21st and Maple Hall in Lexington on the 28th.
The PULASKI SENIOR CENTER, 106 N. Washington Ave., 980-3969:
The newsletter will be printed bimonthly in 1994 to cut down on the high cost of mailing.
The RADFORD SENIOR CENTER, 27 First St., 731-3634:
The movie "The Pajama Game" will be shown at 10 a.m. Thursday. It is free.
The van going to Valley View Mall in Roanoke on Friday leaves the center at 10 a.m. Transportation fee is $2.
The Radford senior citizens walking group walks Monday, Wednesday and Friday mornings at 9 a.m. at the Radford recreation gym, 29 First St., next to the senior center.
by CNB