Roanoke Times
Copyright (c) 1995, Landmark Communications, Inc.
DATE: WEDNESDAY, August 10, 1994 TAG: 9408100048
SECTION: CURRENT PAGE: NRV-3 EDITION: NEW RIVER VALLEY
SOURCE: M.J. Dougherty
DATELINE: LENGTH: Long
Also, 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, Tex., next spring. The quilt - "Jacob's Ladder" - is on display during the New River Valley Mall Community Fair. It will be awarded Oct. 22 at the Senior Crafts fair in Christiansburg. Donation is $1. By the way, the group seeks new athletes, 55 or older. Call Sherry Kostric, 382-8173.
Fair hours Saturday are 10 a.m. until 9 p.m. WVVV - Rock 105 - (104.9 FM) plans to broadcast live from the event.
The MS. VIRGINIA SENIOR CITIZEN PAGEANT is Aug. 25-27 at Patrick Henry High School in Roanoke. The talent competition happens Aug. 26, and the winner is crowned in the pageant finale the following evening.
This is not a beauty pageant, organizers emphasize. The competition includes a personal interview, daytime outfit, evening gown and an impromptu question to answer on stage.
Dotty Talbott has more information at 674-5534.
GILES COUNTY SENIOR CENTER, 1320 Wenonah Ave., Pearisburg, 921-3924:
Swimming and aerobics every day at the town pool, 11 a.m.-noon, weather permitting.
Play party bridge today from 1 to 4. Play rubber bridge Monday, 1-4.
Do ceramics Tuesday all day and Thursday, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Enjoy ceramics and crafts Friday all day.
The AARP picnic is Aug. 19 at noon in Rich Creek Park.
PULASKI SENIOR CENTER, 106 N. Washington Ave., 980-3969:
Coffee hour and fill SHARE bags Thursday, 9:30 a.m.
Aug. 17, travel 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 costs $5 and leaves the center at 9 a.m.
CHRISTIANSBURG SENIOR CENTER, 655 Montgomery St., 382-8173:
Today, interim blood pressure screening follows senior aerobics in the armory at 9 a.m.
A free hearing screening is set for Thursday, 11 a.m.-noon at the center. Call to register, 382-8173.
Friday, travel to Lime Kiln Theater in Lexington to see "Romeo and Juliet." Play tickets are $10. Transportation is $4 and leaves the armory at 4:30 p.m.
Monday, visit the West Virginia State Fair in Lewisburg. Transportation is $4 and leaves the armory at 9 a.m.
The Scavenger Hunt gets under way Aug. 17, 9:30 a.m. at Circle Park, Christiansburg. It's free, and refreshments are provided.
Legacy Quilt Show applications are available at the center. The show is Sept. 17 during the Wilderness Trail Festival.
Senior Craft Fair applications are available at the center and at 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.
RETIRED AND SENIOR VOLUNTEER PROGRAM, 1 Franklin St., Courthouse Annex, Christiansburg, 382-5775:
Today, the Christiansburg morning group goes to Meadowbrook at 10 a.m.; the afternoon group visits Heritage Hall at 2 p.m.
Thursday, the Rockathon Committee meets at 10 a.m.
Monday, the Shawsville group does a mailing for United Way in the annex at 10 a.m.
Tuesday, the Warm Hearth Group does a mailing for United Way in the annex at 10 a.m.
Aug. 17, the Christiansburg morning group does a mailing for United Way in the annex at 10 a.m. The afternoon group continues the job at 2 p.m.
Aug. 18, the Blacksburg group helps with the United Way mailing at 2 p.m. in the courthouse.
Aug. 18, the RSVP Advisory Council meets in the annex at 2:30 p.m.
RSVP 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. 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.
Donations on the RSVP quilt are taken weekdays, 9 a.m.-5 pm., at the RSVP office in Christiansburg.
RADFORD SENIOR CENTER, 27 First St., 731-3634:
The center is closed Fridays during August.
Thursday, catch the free movie, "Mrs. Doubtfire," at 9:30 a.m.
Tuesday, enjoy the free, open-air concert with cast members of the Summer Musical Enterprise production of "Mame," at the gazebo in Bisset Park, 7 p.m. Lawn chairs or blankets recommended.
Aug. 19, travel to Mount Airy, N.C. Transportation is $2 and leaves the center at 9:15 a.m. Lunch is on your own at Libby Hill Seafood Restaurant.
Take a $1 chance on the tumbling blocks quilt made by the center's quilting group. Proceeds go to the van fund. The drawing is Oct. 19
SENIOR SHORTS:
In cooperation with AARP, Radford Community Hospital sponsors 55-Alive Driving Classes - which promote defensive driving techniques - Thursday and Friday, 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.
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