Roanoke Times
Copyright (c) 1995, Landmark Communications, Inc.
DATE: WEDNESDAY, October 19, 1994 TAG: 9410190036
SECTION: CURRENT PAGE: NRV-3 EDITION: NEW RIVER VALLEY
SOURCE: RICK LINDQUIST
DATELINE: LENGTH: Long
The Senior Athletes of Montgomery County plan to sell lunches, food and baked goods as well as $1 chances on a quilt to be given away Saturday. In addition, there are door prizes every half-hour Saturday.
Bob Smith of WKEX (1430 AM) broadcasts live from the fair from 9 a.m.-noon Saturday. Smith and the WKEX Happy Clown will have prizes and freebies for visitors.
Sherry Kostric has more information at 382-8173.
ANNIE T. UNDERWOOD of Radford hopes to see lots of family and friends at her 100th birthday party Saturday, 2-4 p.m., at Bain Chapel, Bain Chapel Road (Virginia 787) in Dry Valley. "She's doing fine," reports her daughter, Esther Hart. Underwood, the widow of W.B. Underwood - a railroad worker and preacher - still keeps house for herself. "She's got friends everywhere," Hart said. The mother of five also has lots of family, including 19 grandchildren and 34 great-grandchildren. Underwood officially becomes a centenarian on Tuesday.
Dr. Page Fletcher speaks on DEMENTIA AND ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE Tuesday, 7 p.m., in the dining room of Wheatland Hills Retirement Center, 7486 Lee Highway (next to Executive Motel), Fairlawn. Lillie Roop Fortner, director of social services, can tell you more at 639-2411 or 731-4805 weekdays, 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
SENIOR GATHERINGS
State Sen. Madison Marye, D-Shawsville, speaks to seniors this evening at 5 when Radford's AARP chapter holds its potluck dinner at the Radford Senior Center, 27 First St. Everyone 50 or older is welcome to bring a favorite dish. For information or a ride, call John Jeuck, 382-7969, or Mary Jane Harmon, 731-3634.
The Walk-a-Roos Senior Walking Club meets Thursdays, 8 a.m., at Hardee's, U.S. 460, Christiansburg. Members walk regularly and individually to reach a common goal.
Nondenominational Bible study group meets Thursdays, 10:15 a.m., at the Christiansburg Senior Center, 655 Montgomery St.
A coffee for seniors is held the last two Thursdays of each month (that's this Thursday and Oct. 27), 10:30 a.m., at the Free Memorial Library, Giles Avenue, Dublin, by Pulaski County Friends of the Library. 674-2855.
It's card night on the second and fourth Monday of each month starting at 6:30 p.m. at the Christiansburg Senior Center, 655 Montgomery St.
BLACKSBURG SENIOR PROGRAMS, Community Center, 725 Patrick Henry Drive. Joy Herbert, 961-1134:
Golden aerobics are Tuesdays and Thursdays, 8:30-9:30 a.m.
Volume 1, No. 2 of Good Times News of the Blacksburg Seniors Association is out. Call Joy Herbert to get on the mailing list.
Senior golfers can tee off every Monday morning at 9 at the Municipal or Virginia Tech golf courses. Vernon Baldwin, 552-5845.
The walking group meets Mondays, Wednesdays and Friday, 9 a.m., at the Community Center for coffee and juice. Walk in the gym or at the high school track. Those who prefer earlier walks might want to check out the group that meets Mondays and Fridays at 7:30 a.m. to walk on the Huckleberry Trail. Bob Blanton has details at 552-1919. Before engaging in any exercise program, it's recommended that seniors check with their personal physicians.
Cards: Fridays, play canasta at 9:30 a.m. in the game room. Felix Sorrentino, 552-0216. Tuesdays, 10-noon, play bridge. Bill Burgess, 552-4716.
Oct. 27, the staff of the Cardiac Therapy and Intervention Center at Virginia Tech provides a health screening for seniors, 10 a.m.-noon in the activity room. It's free, except for the optional cholesterol check, which is $5. Free coffee and juice, too.
CHRISTIANSBURG SENIOR CENTER, 655 Montgomery St. Sherry Kostric, 382-8173:
Senior Aerobics meets Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, 8-9 a.m., at the National Guard Armory. The less-strenuous Easy Motions exercise group meets Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9-10 a.m. Registration and a certificate from your physician are required.
Thursday, the senior pool tournament is 1:30 p.m. at the Christiansburg Recreation Center, 95 College St. Ribbons and prizes are awarded.
A covered-dish lunch with slide show about historical Christiansburg is set for Monday, 11:30 a.m. at the center.
The Hair Fair is Tuesday, 9:30-11:30 a.m. Free haircuts and manicures by Christiansburg High School cosmetology students.
The Senior Advisory Board meets Tuesday at 2 p.m.
Oct. 26, 10 a.m.-noon, the New River Valley Agency on Aging processes senior identification cards at the center for those age 60 or older. A $1.50 donation is requested.
RETIRED AND SENIOR VOLUNTEER PROGRAM, 1 Franklin St., Courthouse Annex, Christiansburg. Victoria Scott, 382-5775:
Today, the Christiansburg morning group is at English Meadow for the birthday party at 1:30 p.m. The afternoon group works at SHARE at 1 p.m.
Thursday, the Blacksburg group goes to SHARE in Pulaski and then has lunch.
Monday, the Shawsville group goes to Riner Elementary School at 1 p.m.
Tuesday, the Warm Hearth group goes to Brookmeade at 2 p.m. to be hosts of the birthday party.
Oct. 26, at noon, RSVP celebrates 21 years of volunteering at its annual recognition luncheon at the Holiday Inn, Blacksburg. All RSVP members are invited. Transportation is available.
RADFORD SENIOR CENTER, 27 First St. Mary Jane Harmon, 731-3634:
Today, the drawing will be held for the tumbling blocks quilt made by the center's quilting group. Proceeds go to the van fund.
Sign up now for senior aerobics, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 8 a.m. It's $8.
Thursday, play bridge at 10:30 a.m.
The walking group meets in the Radford Recreation Department gym Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, 9 a.m. Free. Sneakers only!
The senior aerobics group meets Tuesdays and Thursdays, 8 a.m., in the Radford Recreation Department gym. $8 per month.
GILES COUNTY SENIOR CENTER, 1320 Wenonah Ave., Pearisburg. Betty Letsinger, 921-3924:
Today, play party bridge from 1 to 4, and rubber bridge or canasta Mondays, 1-4.
The swim therapy program meets Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, 9:30 a.m., at the Blacksburg Aquatic Center.
The walking group meets Tuesdays at 9:30 a.m.
Ceramics are offered Tuesday all day, Thursday 9 a.m.-1, and the second and fourth Fridays all day.
Friday, Narrows chapter 502 AARP meets at noon.
PULASKI SENIOR CENTER, 106 N. Washington Ave. Tina Faiszt, 980-1000:
Thursday, 9:30 a.m., coffee hour and prepare SHARE bags.
RSVP needs knitters for the Caps for Kids program. Yarn and patterns are available.
Tuesday, 8:30-11:30, the Pulaski County Health Department offers influenza shots for seniors 55 and older. There is a charge. Medicaid or Medicare recipients should bring their cards. Pneumonia shots also are available.
Oct. 27 (that's a Thursday), the Dine 'Round Club meets at the Three Legged Cow in Floyd.
SENIOR SHORTS
Today's Virginia Tech Center for Gerontology lunchtime forum discusses "The Humane Through Utilitarian and Feminist Ethics." Pamela Teaster, a Tech doctoral candidate in public administration, leads the forum today at noon in 150 Squires Student Center, Virginia Tech. It's free, and those attending may bring a brown-bag lunch. Charlene Freeman-Coker has details at 231-6817.
"Strictly Seniors" is a new cable television offering from WTOB (Channel 2), Blacksburg public-government access television. The program, which premiered Monday, is rebroadcast Thursday at 10 a.m. The initial show focuses on stress reduction and relaxation techniques. Future programs plan to address other issues of interest to seniors including health care, exercise and nutrition and finances. WTOB also welcomes your program suggestions at 961-1199.
Green Thumb, Inc., a nonprofit federally funded employment and training program for low-income job seekers 55 and older, now is recruiting seniors who need employment, full time or part time. Call (800) 419-JOBS (5627). Green Thumb is sponsored by the National Farmers Union.
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