Roanoke Times
Copyright (c) 1995, Landmark Communications, Inc.
DATE: WEDNESDAY, August 3, 1994 TAG: 9408030044
SECTION: CURRENT PAGE: NRV3 EDITION: NEW RIVER VALLEY
SOURCE: Rick Lindquist
DATELINE: LENGTH: Long
Lowell Hill, owner of The Library restaurant in Roanoke, will be the master of ceremonies.
The competition includes a personal interview, daytime outfit and evening gown competition and an impromptu question to answer on stage. Pageant organizers emphasize that this is not a beauty contest.
If you're interested, call Dotty Talbott in Dublin, 674-5534.
The BLACKSBURG SENIOR DISCUSSION GROUP tackles a timely topic Thursday, 10 a.m., at the Blacksburg Community Center on Patrick Henry Drive. A discussion, "Universal Health Care: How Should it be Paid For?" will be moderated by Vernon Baldwin, who adds, "This time, you can participate." Call him at 552-5845.
The Retired and Senior Volunteer Program wants favorite CHRISTMAS or CHILDHOOD MEMORIES from anyone 55 or older. These are being collected in a book to go on sale later this year. So, follow the lead of Mary Jane McCoy, 96, the first to send in her essay. Haul out the old typewriter, fire up the word processor or grab a sharp pencil and get it down the best way you can. If you can tell a tale but have trouble committing it to paper, call RSVP. They'll listen and write it down as you tell it. 382-5775.
The PULASKI SENIOR CENTER, 106 N. Washington Ave., 980-3969:
Today, 8:30 a.m., help with the senior news mailing.
Coffee hour Thursday, 9:30 a.m. Cards, Friday, 1-4 p.m.
Tuesday, travel to the Virginia Highlands Festival. Transportation leaves the center at 10 a.m., lunch on your own at the Cracker Barrel in Abingdon. It's $5.
Register now for the trip Aug. 17 to Natural Tunnel State Park in Duffield. Bring your bathing suit to swim, plan to hike one of the seven trails, browse the visitor center or ride the chair lift (for a small fee). Transportation fee is $5.
The CHRISTIANSBURG SENIOR CENTER, 655 Montgomery St., 382-8173:
Applications for the 16th annual Senior Craft Fair are available starting Monday at the center and at the Christiansburg Parks and Recreation Department, 95 College St. Town residents have priority. The fair is Oct. 21 and 22 at the National Guard Armory, College and Depot streets. Deadline to apply is Oct. 7. The fee is $10 per table, limit two.
Today, free blood pressure screening, 10-11 a.m.
Friday, have breakfast at Towers Mall, Roanoke, then enjoy the Virginia Mountain Peach Festival. Transportation is $4 and leaves the armory at 8:30 a.m.
Saturday, travel to Jonesborough, Tenn., for Quiltfest 94. Transportation is $4 and leaves the armory at 7 a.m. Lunch is on your own at Parson's Table Restaurant.
Tuesday, free blood sugar screening, 10:30 a.m.-noon; free mystery movie, 10 a.m.-noon.
Legacy Quilt Show applications are available at the center. The show is Sept. 17 during the Wilderness Trail Festival.
The RETIRED AND SENIOR VOLUNTEER PROGRAM, 1 Franklin St., Courthouse Annex, Christiansburg, 382-5775:
Monday, the Shawsville group visits English Meadow at 2 p.m. to serve as hosts for a birthday party; the Rockathon Committee meets in the annex at 10 a.m.
Tuesday, the Christiansburg luncheon is at Bisset Park shelter 1 at noon. Hot dogs are provided; bring chips or a covered dish. All RSVP members are welcome.
Aug. 10, the Christiansburg morning group goes to Meadowbrook at 10 a.m.; the afternoon group visits Heritage Hall at 2 p.m.
Donations for the RSVP quilt are taken weekdays, 9 a.m.-5 pm., at the RSVP office in Christiansburg.
The RADFORD SENIOR CENTER, 27 First St., 731-3634:
Today, Road Runner trip to Barter Theatre, Abingdon, the Highland Festival and Martha Washington Inn.
Today, free blood pressure screening, 10 a.m.-noon. (These are held on the first Wednesday of every month.)
Thursday, bridge at 10 a.m.
Tuesday, enjoy a free, open-air concert with Country Class at the gazebo in Bisset Park, 7 p.m. Lawn chairs or blankets recommended.
Aug. 11, catch the free movie, "Mrs. Doubtfire," at 9:30 a.m.
The GILES COUNTY SENIOR CENTER, 1320 Wenonah Ave., Pearisburg, 921-3924:
Party bridge, today from 1 to 4. Rubber bridge, Monday, 1-4.
Swimming and aerobics every day at the town pool, 11 a.m.-noon, weather permitting.
AARP will not meet Friday. The AARP picnic is Aug. 19 at noon in Rich Creek Park.
Ceramics Tuesday all day and Thursday, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Ceramics and crafts Friday all day
SENIOR SHORTS:
In cooperation with AARP, Radford Community Hospital will sponsor 55-Alive Driving Classes today and Thursday, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., at the Norwood Professional Center in downtown Radford. Other 55-Alive classes - which promote defensive driving techniques - are set for Aug. 11-12, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., at the Bank of Floyd, and Aug. 16-17 at New River Valley Mall's community room. Space is limited. To register, call 731-2380.
The Retired and Senior Volunteer Program in Christiansburg sponsors its Rocking Grannies Rockathon Aug. 13, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., during the New River Valley Mall Community Fair. RSVP seeks individuals and local businesses to sponsor rockers. Proceeds go into an RSVP scholarship fund. 382-5775.
The Senior Athletes of Montgomery County are raffling a handmade quilt to raise money for those headed for the national Senior Olympics in San Antonio, Texas, next spring. The quilt - "Jacob's Ladder" - is on display Aug. 13 during the New River Valley Mall Community Fair. It will be awarded Oct. 22 at the Senior Crafts fair in Christiansburg. Donation is $1. The group is always looking for new athletes, 55 or older. Call Sherry Kostric, 382-8173.
Rick Lindquist writes For Seniors, a regular Wednesday feature of the New River Current. Please send news of interest to seniors in care of Rick Lindquist, New River Current, Roanoke Times & World-News, P.O. Box 540, Christiansburg 24073. Fax: 381-1656.
by CNB