Roanoke Times
Copyright (c) 1995, Landmark Communications, Inc.
DATE: THURSDAY, April 28, 1994 TAG: 9404280181
SECTION: CURRENT PAGE: NRV-14 EDITION: NEW RIVER VALLEY
SOURCE: Joanne Anderson
DATELINE: LENGTH: Long
Walking, frisbee throwing, softball hit and throw, jump rope, croquet, discus, shot put, horseshoes and riflery were among the events.
Gold medal winners in the over 71 age group were: Sallie Grogan, Sam Mallory, Louise Palmer, Shockey Price, Ruby Brewer, Paul Williams, Irene Orndoff, Catherine McKenzie, Janie Howell, Leonard Howery, Emmett Davis.
Silver medal winners among these septuagenarian folks were: Mabel Wickham, Paul Williams, Thelma Lovins, Emmett Davis, Sallie Grogan, Shockey Price, Catherine McKenzie, Winnie Simmons, Mae Bradley, Irene Orndoff, Robert Hill and Eloise Turner.
Gold medal winners in the more youthful category of 55-71 year-olds were: Elvira Laster, Otto Krammer, Bonnie Leonard, Jack Akers, Dora Atkins, Bob Evans, Betty Gordon, Glenna Earles, Louise Akers, Amiel Williams and David Thomas.
Silver medal winners among 55-71 year-olds were: Amiel Williams, Jack Akers, Betty Hanbury, Clara Vest, Bob Evans, Dora Atkins, Lill Ratcliff, Janice Hixon, Glenna Earles, Ruth Ogle, Dean Gordon, Betty Gordon, Doris Oliver and Walter Smith.
A commitment to research issues affecting the aging population has been solidified with the April 19 signing of a MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT by Virginia Tech, Radford University, New River Community College and Warm Hearth Village. The document establishes a unique coalition of educational institutions and a retirement community to work together sharing information and soliciting research money.
Although each educational institution will work out of its own facilities, a headquarters office will be maintained at a new special care pavilion to be constructed at Warm Hearth.
"TOURISM IN YOUR COMMUNITY" is the Wednesday Wondering scheduled for May 4, 9-11 a.m. at the Donaldson Brown Hotel and Conference Center, conference room F. Charlotte Reed, economic development specialist for the Tourism Institute for Governmental Assistance at Virginia Tech, will talk about the importance of tourism, local points of interest, and the link between tourism and the retiree attraction.
The June 1 Wednesday Wondering is "Legislation Affecting Older Adults." Laura Feldman, executive director of the National Committee to Preserve Social Security and Medicare, will be the guest speaker.
These monthly discussions are sponsored by the Virginia Center for Active Retirement at Virginia Tech.
WTOB Channel 2, the local public and government access television station, is holding TELEVISION WORKSHOPS for senior citizens, age 55 and older. The 90-minute classes will include information on how to produce and edit videos. Participants will be allowed to borrow equipment, and their videos may be aired on Channel 2.
The first two workshops are May13 and June 10, 10 -11:30 a.m. Registration deadline is May 9 and June 6, respectively. The workshops are $8 each and will meet at the Blacksburg Community Center on Patrick Henry Drive.
For more information, call 961-1199.
The Radford Senior Center will hold an indoor rummage and bake sale on May 13 and 14 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the center. If you have items to donate, please contact Mary Jane Harmon at 731-3634.
The SPRING INSTITUTE ON AGING at Virginia Tech, scheduled for May 23 and 24 at the Donaldson Brown Hotel and Conference Center, will focus on aging issues faced by the rural elderly population. Thelma Bland, commissioner of the Virginia Department for the Aging, will open the two-day event. The keynote speaker, John Krout, will address "Service Delivery: Barriers and Strategies in Rural Areas."
Sessions will be presented on volunteerism, spiritual issues, housing options, mental health and a host of other topics.
Registration is $35 for both days, and $20 for one day. Participants must register by May 9. Call 231-7657 for more information.
The RETIRED AND SENIOR VOLUNTEER PROGRAM, 1 Franklin St., Courthouse Annex, Christiansburg, 382-5775:
The Blacksburg group will go to English Meadow at 2 p.m. today for a friendly visit.
The Shawsville luncheon is scheduled for noon on Monday at White's Chapel in Shawsville.
The Warm Hearth group is going to English Meadow for a friendly visit at 2 p.m. Tuesday.
The PULASKI SENIOR CENTER, 106 N. Washington Ave., 980-3969:
Coffee hour is at 10 a.m. today, and seniors play cards Fridays between 1 and 4 p.m.
The GILES COUNTY SENIOR CENTER, 1320 Wenonah Ave., Pearisburg, 921-3924:
Ceramics and crafts activities take place all day on Fridays.
The center is closed Thursdays for cleaning.
The RADFORD SENIOR CENTER, 27 First St., 731-3634:
Riders on the van on Friday are going to the Valley View Mall and the orchid show in Roanoke.
The walking group meets in the Radford Recreation Gym on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 9 a.m. There is no fee. Seniors who come should wear tennis shoes.
The CHRISTIANSBURG SENIOR CENTER, 655 Montgomery St., 382-8173:
A trip to the North Carolina Zoological Park in Asheboro is planned for Friday. Transportation fee is $4, and admission is $4. Departure from the National Guard Armory is 7:30 a.m.
Card night is the second and fourth Mondays of each month at the senior center from 6:30 to 9 p.m. A variety of games is played.
Billiards are Tuesdays and Thursdays, 1-4:30 p.m., at the Christiansburg Recreation Center.
by CNB