Roanoke Times
Copyright (c) 1995, Landmark Communications, Inc.
DATE: WEDNESDAY, February 2, 1994 TAG: 9402030121
SECTION: CURRENT PAGE: NRV10 EDITION: METRO
SOURCE: JOANNE ANDERSON
DATELINE: LENGTH: Medium
In a holy place,
So is the beauty
Of an aged face.
- poet Joseph Campbell (1881-1944)
\ The NEW RIVER VALLEY AGENCY ON AGING offers many services for the 60-, 70-, 80-, 90- and 100-something folks. Nutrition services include home delivered meals, group meals and assistance with shopping and planning meals.
The homebound meal program operates Monday through Friday, serving nearly 300 people on about a dozen delivery routes throughout the valley.
Congregate meal programs are held three days a week at six sites in the New River Valley. A side benefit to coming to this meal is the opportunity to socialize.
The agency offers a homemaker service, case management service, employment service and can arrange for medical transportation. The homemaker service provides two to three hours per week of assistance with housekeeping, shopping and errands.
Case management services are available for those who need personal assistance with two or more fundamental daily tasks, like bathing, dressing and eating. A caregiver identifies services and equipment needed and helps make arrangements to enable the older person to remain in the home environment.
Employment services include help with skill training, resume preparation and interviewing techniques.
Some services are free, and others carry a charge based on a sliding scale fee and adjusted income figures. For more information, contact one of the agency's offices at 639-9677 or 980-7720.
\ MEADOWBROOK NURSING HOME'S COOKBOOK contains 148 pages of recipes for appetizers, beverages, soups, salads, main dishes, meat, poultry, seafood, desserts and candy. Copies are $7.50 each and may be purchased from Meadowbrook. Call 268-2203.
\ The NEW RIVER VALLEY SENIOR OLYMPICS will be held April 18 and 19. Registration deadline is March 22. The following activities are planned:
Bridge, canasta and rook - April 18 at 9 a.m. at the Radford senior center.
Bowling - April 18 at 2 p.m. at Triangle Lanes in Christiansburg.
Olympic Events - April 19 at 9:30 a.m. at the Montgomery County Field Parks and Recreation Department.
Mile and 1/4 -Mile Walk - April 19 at 8 a.m. at Montgomery County Park.
\ The following trips are on the ALL AMERICA TOURS agenda:
March 3 - Southern Spring Show in Charlotte, N.C.
April 12-14 - Beaufort and New Bern, N.C.
April 22-24 - Dollywood in Pigeon Forge, Tenn.
June 10-13 - 1994 Rose Festival in Richmond, Ind.
\ The RETIRED AND SENIOR VOLUNTEER PROGRAM, 1 Franklin St., Courthouse Annex, Christiansburg, 382-5775:
The Christiansburg morning and afternoon groups will work on mailings today at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.
The Shawsville group luncheon is Monday at noon, and the Christiansburg luncheon is Tuesday at noon. For assistance with directions or transportation, call the RSVP office.
Both Christiansburg groups will participate in a Valentine reception at Heritage Hall on Feb. 9.
\ The GILES COUNTY SENIOR CENTER, 1320 Wenonah Ave., Pearisburg, 921-3924:
Berry Evans will be the speaker at the AARP chapter 445 meeting on Friday at 12:30 p.m.
Bring cookies to the coffee hour on Monday, 10-11 a.m.
\ The CHRISTIANSBURG SENIOR CENTER, 655 Montgomery St., 382-8173:
The Sunnybrook Inn breakfast trip to Roanoke will depart Friday from the National Guard Armory at 8:30 a.m.
A love knot hanging class is scheduled for Feb. 9, 9:30-11 a.m. Cost is $3 plus supplies.
Free tax assistance from the American Association for Retired Persons will be available 1-4 p.m. on Feb. 10 and 24, March 10 and 24 and April 7. Appointments must be made in advance by calling 382-8173.
\ The PULASKI SENIOR CENTER, 106 N. Washington Ave., 980-3969:
Coffee hour is Thursday at 10 a.m. Card are played Fridays, 10-4 p.m.
The RSVP Advisory Council meets at 10 a.m. on Tuesday.
A trip is planned to the New River Valley Mall for shopping and movies on Feb. 9 at 9 a.m.
Tax assistance will be available on Wednesday afternoons, 1-4 p.m., Feb. 16-April 13. Appointments are needed. Call the senior center or 980-1000.
by CNB