Roanoke Times
Copyright (c) 1995, Landmark Communications, Inc.
DATE: WEDNESDAY, December 14, 1994 TAG: 9412140097
SECTION: CURRENT PAGE: NRV-3 EDITION: NEW RIVER VALLEY
SOURCE: RICK LINDQUIST
DATELINE: LENGTH: Long
At night, we would use lanterns for light so we could pop popcorn. We would string the popcorn and red berries to use on the Christmas tree. I am one of nine children. I remember each one of my brothers and sisters had a shoe box that we would put out for Santa each Christmas. Santa always left an orange, one apple, French candy [glazed candy] and raisins on a stem. I also remember that the children at school told me who Santa really was.
- Edna Looney
SENIOR GATHERINGS
Narrows Chapter 502, American Association of Retired Persons, meets Friday, noon, at the Giles County Senior Center, 1320 Wenonah Ave., Pearisburg.
Radford chapter, American Association of Retired Persons, has a potluck dinner Dec. 21, 5 p.m., at the Radford Senior Center, 27 First St.
Coffee hour is Thursday, 9:30 a.m., at the Pulaski Senior Center, 106 N. Washington Ave.
Nondenominational Bible study is Thursdays, 10:15-10:45 a.m. at the Christiansburg Senior Center, 655 Montgomery St.
The Christiansburg Senior Center Christmas luncheon is Tuesday, noon, at the National Guard Armory, College and Depot streets. Those attending should bring a covered dish.
GILES COUNTY SENIOR CENTER, 1320 Wenonah Ave., Pearisburg. Betty Letsinger, 921-3924:
The swim therapy program meets Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, 9:15 a.m., at the Blacksburg Aquatic Center.
Ceramics and crafts all day Tuesdays.
The center is closed Dec. 23 and 26.
PULASKI SENIOR CENTER, 106 N. Washington Ave. Tina Faiszt, 980-1000:
Thursday, 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 lunch, on your own, at the Starlight Restaurant, Mount Airy, and shopping time at Four Seasons Mall.
Tuesday, travel to the Elks National Home in Bedford to see the Christmas display. Transportation is $5. The group will leave the center at 4 p.m. and will stop for dinner, on your own.
The Christmas cookie exchange is Dec. 21, 1 p.m.
The center is closed Dec. 23 and 26.
BLACKSBURG SENIOR PROGRAMS, Community Center, 725 Patrick Henry Drive. Joy Herbert, 961-1134:
Sign-up for a computer class for seniors is Jan. 11-16 at the community center. Classes are Jan. 17, 19, 24 and 26, 4-5 p.m., at the New Media Center, second floor, Newman Library, Virginia Tech. The cost is $15.
Seniors who would like to learn how to play bridge - or who used to play and need a refresher course - may register Jan. 11-17 for the beginning and brush-up bridge class that starts Jan. 17 and meets Tuesdays, 9-10 a.m., for six weeks. Patrick Palmer is the instructor. The class is free, but the book costs $4.95.
CHRISTIANSBURG SENIOR CENTER, 655 Montgomery St. Sherry Kostric, 382-8173:
Today, 10 a.m.-noon, Frosty the Snowman class, $1.
Thursday, the fitness Christmas gathering is at 2 p.m.
Sunday, travel to the Elks National Home in Bedford to see the Christmas display. It's $4 for transportation, which leaves the National Guard Armory at 3:30 p.m. Dinner is on your own at Old Liberty Station.
Monday, celebrate pass-long cookie day at 1 p.m. It's $1.
Senior Aerobics meets Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, 8-9 a.m., at the National Guard Armory, College and Depot streets. The less-strenuous Easy Motions exercise group meets Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9-10 a.m. Registration and a certificate from your physician are required.
The center is closed Dec. 23 and 26.
RETIRED AND SENIOR VOLUNTEER PROGRAM, 1 Franklin St., Courthouse Annex, Christiansburg. Victoria Scott, 382-5775:
Today, the Christiansburg morning group goes to SHARE in Pulaski at 10, and the afternoon group goes at 1. Both groups have lunch out.
Thursday, the Blacksburg group goes to SHARE at 9 a.m., then has lunch.
Monday, the Shawsville group goes Christmas shopping at 9 a.m., then has lunch.
Tuesday, the Warm Hearth and McCoy groups go Christmas shopping at 9 a.m.
Dec. 21, both Christiansburg groups go Christmas shopping at 2 p.m.
RADFORD SENIOR CENTER, 27 First St. Mary Jane Harmon, 731-3634:
Today, 1 p.m., free movie: "Contemporary Christmas."
Thursday, travel to New River Valley Mall and have lunch (on your own) at Pargo's. Transportation is $2 and leaves at 9:15 a.m.
The senior aerobics group meets Tuesdays and Thursdays, 8 a.m., in the Radford Recreation Department gym. $8 per month.
The center is closed Dec. 23 and 26.
SENIOR SHORTS
Social Security representatives visit the Radford Senior Center, 27 First St., Tuesday, 9:30 a.m.-1 p.m., and the Christiansburg National Guard Armory, College and Depot streets, Thursday, 9:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Call the Social Security Administration at (800) 772-1213.
Thursday, a Veterans Affairs representative visits the Radford Senior Center, 27 First St., 9:30-11:30 a.m., and the Christiansburg National Guard Armory, College and Depot streets, 1-3 p.m. Call the VA at (800) 827-2018.
Christiansburg Senior Center wants your favorite recipes. Center Director Sherry Kostric says she'll include a different one in each month's calendar. Send recipes to P.O. Box 599, Christiansburg 24073. For more information, call 382-8173.
The Pulaski County Retired and Senior Volunteer Program seeks volunteers to help seniors prepare their tax returns. Free training from the Internal Revenue Service helps volunteers to understand provisions of the tax code that affect older taxpayers. Call RSVP, 980-3969.
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.
by CNB