Roanoke Times
Copyright (c) 1995, Landmark Communications, Inc.
DATE: WEDNESDAY, November 16, 1994 TAG: 9411160107
SECTION: CURRENT PAGE: NRV-4 EDITION: NEW RIVER VALLEY
SOURCE: RICK LINDQUIST
DATELINE: LENGTH: Long
Scott says additional volunteers are needed, and points out that the program gives even the homebound or those without transportation a chance to help out.
For more information, or to be listed in the Elderly-Singles Registry, call RSVP, 382-5775.
SENIOR GATHERINGS
The Radford chapter, American Association of Retired Persons, holds Thanksgiving potluck dinner tonight at 5 at the Radford Senior Center, 27 First St. Anyone 50 or older is invited to bring a Thanksgiving dish to go along with the turkey, dressing and gravy, and music by the Joyful Sounds Quintet. Transportation is available. Call John Jeuck, 382-7969, or Mary Jane Harmon, 731-3634.
The Walk-a-Roos Senior Walking Club meets Thursdays, 8 a.m., at Hardees, U.S. 460, Christiansburg.
The Blacksburg Senior Discussion Group meets Thursday, 10 a.m., at the Blacksburg Community Center, 725 Patrick Henry Drive. Podiatrist Jeffrey Marks presents "Put Your Best Foot Forward," a discussion of common foot disorders. A question-and-answer session follows. Transportation is available. Joy Herbert, 961-1134.
Thursday, 10:30 a.m., Pulaski County Friends of the Library offer their semi-monthly coffee for seniors at the Free Memorial Library, Giles Avenue, Dublin. 674-2855. Coffee sessions are held the last two Thursdays of each month.
Christiansburg Institute Alumni Association meets Sunday, 6 p.m., St. John's Lodge No. 35, Depot Street, Christiansburg, to plan for a 1995 reunion. Former students, faculty, staff and friends are welcome.
RETIRED AND SENIOR VOLUNTEER PROGRAM, 1 Franklin St., Courthouse Annex, Christiansburg. Victoria Scott, 382-5775:
Today, the Christiansburg morning group helps with SHARE at 10 a.m. The afternoon group helps with SHARE at 1 p.m.
Thursday, the Blacksburg group helps with SHARE at 1 p.m.
Monday, the Shawsville group helps with a mailing at the annex at 10 a.m.
Tuesday, 2 p.m., the Warm Hearth group helps with a mailing at the annex, and the McCoy group visits Meadowbrook Nursing Home.
The RSVP office will be closed Nov. 23-25 for the Thanksgiving holiday.
RADFORD SENIOR CENTER, 27 First St. Mary Jane Harmon, 731-3634:
Thursday, 8 a.m., travel to the Southern Christmas Show, Charlotte, N.C. with All America Tours.
A few spaces remain for the Roadrunner trip Nov. 26-28 to Nashville to see "A Country Christmas" at Opryland Hotel, take the General Jackson cruise and more.
The walking group meets in the Radford Recreation Department gym Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, 9 a.m. Free. Sneakers only!
GILES COUNTY SENIOR CENTER, 1320 Wenonah Ave., Pearisburg. Betty Letsinger, 921-3924:
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.
Friday, noon, American Association of Retired Persons chapter 502, Narrows, elects its officers.
PULASKI SENIOR CENTER, 106 N. Washington Ave. Tina Faiszt, 980-1000:
Coffee hour is Thursday, 9:30 a.m.
Thursday, the Pulaski AARP chapter meets at 2 p.m.
Tuesday, travel to River Ridge Mall, Lynchburg. Transportation is $5, leaves the center at 8:30 a.m. and stops briefly in Roanoke for breakfast.
The center is closed Nov. 23-25 for the Thanksgiving holiday.
Nov. 30, take a trip to Bristol Mall and outlet shops. Lunch (late) is on your own at the mall. Transportation is $5 and leaves the center at 9 a.m.
Dine 'Round Club meets Dec. 1 for its November-December meeting. Transportation leaves the center at 4:30 p.m. for the Wilderness Inn Restaurant in Newbern.
BLACKSBURG SENIOR PROGRAMS, Community Center, 725 Patrick Henry Drive. Joy Herbert, 961-1134:
Registration is under way for a trip Nov. 29 to the Science Museum of Western Virginia in Roanoke to see the exhibit "One Giant Leap: Our Journey to the Moon." It's $2.65 per person. The van leaves the Community Center at 9 a.m. for the museum. Lunch is on your own at K&W Cafeteria. The van returns around 2 p.m.
The Blacksburg High School Madrigal Singers entertain Dec. 1, 6:30 p.m. It's free.
The holiday potluck dinner and dance are Dec. 10, 5:30-8 p.m. It's free, but reservations by Dec. 1 are requested.
CHRISTIANSBURG SENIOR CENTER, 655 Montgomery St. Sherry Kostric, 382-8173:
Thursday, noon, the potluck Thanksgiving Dinner is at the National Guard Armory, College and Depot streets. Doris Oliver entertains.
Friday, travel to the Southern Christmas Show in Charlotte, N.C. Transportation is $4 and leaves the armory at 8 a.m.
The hair fair is Tuesday, 9:30-11:30 a.m. It's free.
The center is closed Nov. 24-25 for the Thanksgiving holiday.
Nov. 28, travel to Valley View mall for breakfast and shopping. Breakfast is on your own at K&W Cafeteria. Transportation is $3 and leaves the armory at 8:30 a.m.
SENIOR SHORTS
Long-time Montgomery County RSVP volunteer Gladys Graham of Elliston died unexpectedly Nov. 10. Services were Monday. Graham, 77, was an RSVP volunteer for ten years and a member of the advisory council.
Montgomery County RSVP has begun a scholarship drive for the children of slain Christiansburg police officer Terry Griffith. Donations are welcome. A trust fund has been set up at First National Bank of Christiansburg. Call RSVP for details, 382-5775.
Rick Lindquist edits 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.
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