Roanoke Times
Copyright (c) 1995, Landmark Communications, Inc.
DATE: WEDNESDAY, January 11, 1995 TAG: 9501110035
SECTION: CURRENT PAGE: NRV-3 EDITION: NEW RIVER VALLEY
SOURCE: RICK LINDQUIST
DATELINE: LENGTH: Long
The statewide triad agreement - to be signed Tuesday morning at St. Paul's Episcopal Church in Richmond - will serve as an umbrella for local programs.
Virginia Attorney General Jim Gilmore, AARP State Director Robert Haas and representatives of the state associations of sheriffs and chiefs of police are scheduled to participate in the 11 a.m. signing ceremony. The event is part of Older Virginians Day at the General Assembly, sponsored by the Governor's Advisory Board on Aging and AARP. Jim Roberts is on the AARP's state legislative committee.
For more information, call Bob Blanton, 552-1919, or Charles Bittenbring, 534-2506.
SENIOR GATHERINGS
The New River Valley chapter, National Association of Retired Federal Employees, meets Thursday, 11:30 a.m., Stone's Cafeteria, Christiansburg. A short business meeting and installation of 1995 officers follow lunch. Members plan to discuss Virginia's proposed settlement for federal retirees whose pensions were improperly taxed from 1985 until 1988. Dean Allen, 552-0279.
Blacksburg chapter, American Association of Retired Persons, meets Tuesday, 11:30 a.m., at the Blacksburg Community Center, 725 Patrick Henry Drive.
Radford chapter, American Association of Retired Persons, has its potluck dinner Jan. 18, 5 p.m., at the Radford Senior Center, 27 First St. Seniors 50 and older are welcome to bring a favorite dish to share. David Murray speaks on Warm Hearth Village. For more information, call John Jeuck, 382-7969, or Mary Jane Harmon, 731-3634.
BLACKSBURG SENIOR PROGRAMS, Community Center, 725 Patrick Henry Drive. Joy Herbert, 961-1134:
Today, sign up for a computer class for seniors at 10 a.m., at the community center. Registration ends Monday. Classes are Jan. 17, 19, 24 and 26, 4-5 p.m., at the Blacksburg Transit Office in the industrial park off South Main Street. The cost is $15.
Starting today, seniors also can register for a free beginning and brush-up bridge class, ceramics and art classes ($24 plus supplies) and a free class on how to teach children to read.
The senior programs office is closed Monday for Lee-King Day.
The Dine Out Bunch meets Jan. 18. Free transportation departs the center at 11:30 a.m. or diners can join the group at The Farmhouse, Cambria Street, Christiansburg. Those planning to attend should call by Monday.
A free coffee-brunch get together is set for Jan. 20, 10 a.m.-noon, in the activity room, Blacksburg Community Center. Anyone interested in singing or playing an instrument can join in the Singing Songsters meeting around 11 a.m. Call by Jan. 18, if you plan to attend.
CHRISTIANSBURG SENIOR CENTER, 655 Montgomery St. Sherry Kostric, 382-8173:
Play Bingo Thursday, 1 p.m., at the center.
Friday, travel to Roanoke for Sams Club day. Transportation is $3 for seniors and leaves the National Guard Armory, College and Depot streets, at 8:30 a.m. The van makes a breakfast stop at K&W Cafeteria.
The free hair fair is Tuesday, 9:30-11 a.m.
Trade your unwanted kitchen items for something you can use during Kitchen Pick Day Jan. 18, 1 p.m.
Beginning and intermediate sign language classes start Tuesday, 6:30-7:30 p.m., and continue for eight weeks. $26.
The Hands Group (hearing impaired and signers) resumes Tuesday, 7:30-8:30 p.m., at the center. There is no fee.
RETIRED AND SENIOR VOLUNTEER PROGRAM, 1 Franklin St., Courthouse Annex, Christiansburg. Victoria Scott, 382-5775:
Today, the Christiansburg morning group visits Heritage Hall at 10 a.m. The Christiansburg afternoon group visits Brook Meade at 2 p.m.
Thursday, the Blacksburg group visits Meadowbrook at 2 p.m.
Monday, 2 p.m., the Shawsville group is the host of the Meadowbrook birthday party.
Tuesday, 2 p.m., the Warm Hearth group visits Meadowbrook, and the McCoy group visits Brook Meade.
RADFORD SENIOR CENTER, 27 First St. Mary Jane Harmon, 731-3634:
A free movie, "An Affair to Remember," starring Cary Grant and Deborah Kerr, is offered Thursday, 9:45 a.m.
Friday, travel to Valley View Mall in Roanoke. The van leaves the center at 10 a.m. Transportation is $2. Lunch is on your own at The Olive Garden.
The beginning cross-stitch class starts Jan. 19 at 1 p.m. and continues Jan. 26, 10 a.m. It's $2 for supplies, and registration is required.
The Road Runner trip to Charlotte, N.C., to see the Charlotte Symphony's tribute to Henry Mancini is Jan. 20 and 21. Travelers also visit the new Heritage USA and Billy Graham's boyhood home.
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.
A health talk is set for Friday at 1 p.m.
Classes in creative writing and computers are being offered through New River Community College. There is a tuition charge. Sign-up is Monday.
Ceramics and crafts, Tuesday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
PULASKI SENIOR CENTER, 106 N. Washington Ave. Tina Faiszt, 980-1000:
Today, travel to Salem to visit antique shops. Transportation is $3 and leaves the center at 10 a.m. Lunch is on your own at K&W Cafeteria.
Thursday, tie SHARE bags at 9:30 a.m.
Coffee hour is Thursday, 9:30 a.m.
The center is closed Monday for Lee-King Day.
The Dine Round Club meets Jan. 18, 12:30 p.m., at Ma and Pa's in Shiloh.
Inclement weather policy: The senior center follows the schedule for Pulaski town offices. WPSK (107.1 FM) announces closings and cancellations.
SHORTS
Christiansburg Senior Center wants your favorite recipes. Center Director Sherry Kostric plans to include a different one in each month's calendar. Send recipes to P.O. Box 599, Christiansburg, Va. 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 Internal Revenue Service training helps volunteers to understand provisions that affect older taxpayers. Call RSVP at 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