Roanoke Times
Copyright (c) 1995, Landmark Communications, Inc.
DATE: WEDNESDAY, November 30, 1994 TAG: 9412020020
SECTION: CURRENT PAGE: NRV3 EDITION: NEW RIVER VALLEY
SOURCE: RICK LINDQUISt
DATELINE: LENGTH: Long
Herbert said some seniors feel intimidated by the new technology, but apparently a lot more are eager to learn. "I've gotten a lot of good responses," she said, adding that a few callers also expressed interested in the Blacksburg Electronic Village.
Tina Fox, who teaches computer classes for Montgomery County Schools and for the town of Blacksburg, is the instructor for this beginner's class, where learners review keyboard skills and basic word processing. Additional classes could follow, Herbert said.
Registration is Jan. 11-16 at the Blacksburg Community Center, 725 Patrick Henry Drive. Herbert has more information at 961-1134.
SENIOR GATHERINGS|
Today, 3:30-5 p.m., the Radford University Recreation Workshop presents an afternoon of dance, slides and refreshments at the Radford Senior Center, 27 First St. All seniors 50 and older are welcome to attend and learn the Texas two-step from Tina Hicks. Mary Jane Harmon, 731-3634.
Blacksburg Senior Discussion Group meets Thursday, 10 a.m., at the Blacksburg Community Center, 725 Patrick Henry Drive. Capt. George Keys of the Montgomery County Sheriff's Department discusses jail operations and the implications for jails of the recent changes in the state's parole law. (The discussion group will not meet Dec. 15.)
American Association of Retired Persons, Pearis chapter 445, meets Friday, 12:30 p.m., to install officers. The Giles High School chorus entertains.
Housecall Healthcare celebrates National Home Health Week Friday, 1-4 p.m. at Warm Hearth Village activity center. Free blood pressure screening, plus information and displays and refreshments. All are welcome. 552-3219.
The annual Christmas open house at Pulaski Senior Center, 106 N. Washington Ave., is Dec. 8, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. All are welcome.
BLACKSBURG SENIOR PROGRAMS, Community Center, 725 Patrick Henry Drive. Joy Herbert, 961-1134:
The Blacksburg High School Madrigal Singers entertain Thursday, 6:30 p.m. It's free.
Reservations close Thursday for the free holiday potluck dinner and dance Dec. 10, 5:30-8 p.m. Volunteers are needed.
The holiday brunch for the canasta crew is Friday, 10 a.m., at the Community Center. It's free, compliments of John Cain.
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.
Tuesday, coffee hour is at 10:30 a.m. A gospel sing follows at 11.
A free blood pressure screening is Wednesday, Dec. 7, 10-11 a.m.
Travel to Mercer Mall in West Virginia Dec. 9. Transportation is $4 and leaves the National Guard Armory, College and Depot streets, at 9 a.m.
RETIRED AND SENIOR VOLUNTEER PROGRAM, 1 Franklin St., Courthouse Annex, Christiansburg. Victoria Scott, 382-5775:
Today, the Christiansburg morning group visits Meadowbrook at 10 am., and the afternoon group goes to English Meadow for the birthday party at 1:30 p.m.
Thursday, 1:30 p.m., the Blacksburg group works on the SHARE mailing at New River Community Action.
Monday, noon, the Shawsville group has a Christmas luncheon at White Memorial Church, Shawsville.
Tuesday, 2 p.m., the McCoy and Warm Hearth groups are at Heritage Hall for the birthday party. The Kitchen Kettle Band performs.
Dec. 7, both Christiansburg groups work at The Christmas Store. The morning group reports at 10 a.m., and the afternoon group at 1 p.m.
Dec. 8, 9 a.m., the Blacksburg group shops for Christmas in Roanoke.
RADFORD SENIOR CENTER, 27 First St. Mary Jane Harmon, 731-3634:
The senior aerobics group meets Tuesdays and Thursdays, 8 a.m., in the Radford Recreation Department gym. $8 per month.
Travel to Tanglewood Mall, Roanoke, Friday, 10 a.m. Lunch is on your own at K&W Cafeteria. Transportation is $2.
Free blood pressure screening, Wednesday, Dec. 7, 10 a.m.-noon.
Wednesday, Dec. 7, travel to Abingdon with All America Tours to see "An O. Henry Christmas" at the Barter Theatre, visit Dixie Pottery, and lunch at Martha Washington Inn.
It's double-feature day Dec. 8, with two Bing Crosby holiday musicals: "White Christmas" at 10 a.m., and "Holiday Inn" at 1 p.m.
GILES COUNTY SENIOR CENTER, 1320 Wenonah Ave., Pearisburg. Betty Letsinger, 921-3924:
A program on low-fat cooking, with Kathy Elich of the New River Health District, is set for Friday, Dec. 9, 1 p.m. Free samples. Call ahead if you're planning to attend.
Legal Aid visits the center Tuesday, 2-5 p.m., by appointment only.
The Advisory Board meets Tuesday, 2 p.m.
The swim therapy program meets Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, 9:15 a.m., at the Blacksburg Aquatic Center.
The walking group meets Tuesdays at 9:30 a.m.
PULASKI SENIOR CENTER, 106 N. Washington Ave. Tina Faiszt, 980-1000:
Today, travel 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 Thursday for its November-December meeting. Transportation leaves the center at 4:30 p.m. for the Wilderness Inn Restaurant in Newbern.
Tuesday, 10 a.m.-noon, free blood pressure screening.
Dec. 9, travel to Tanglewood Mall and Valley View Mall in Roanoke. Lunch is on your own. Transportation is $3 and leaves the center at 9 a.m.
The annual Christmas potluck luncheon is Dec. 13, 11:30 a.m. The center provides ham, bread and beverages. Those attending should bring a favorite holiday dish.
Dec. 15, see "The Festival of Lights" in Greensboro, N.C. It's $8 for transportation and admission. The van leaves at 11 a.m. The trip includes a lunch stop (on your own) at the Starlight Restaurant in Mount Airy and shopping time at Four Seasons Mall.
SENIOR SHORTS
A. Travis Poole of Blacksburg has been elected president for 1995 of the New River Valley chapter, National Association of Retired Federal Employees. Other new officers: Charles Drake, first vice president; Will McElfresh, second vice president; James M. Moore, secretary; and WIlda Sibert, treasurer. Association membership is open to all federal employees, retirees and spouses. Dean Allen has details at 552-0279.
WSLS (channel 10), Roanoke, sponsors "Sentiments for Seniors" to provide holiday gifts for seniors who live alone or in nursing or assisted living facilities. Donors drop off items at neighborhood Kroger stores, and Agency on Aging volunteers distribute them. Suggested items: Skin lotion, facial tissue, sugar-free candy and gum, lip balm, writing pads and pens. The New River Valley Agency on Aging has more information at 639-9677 or 980-7720.
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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