Roanoke Times
Copyright (c) 1995, Landmark Communications, Inc.
DATE: WEDNESDAY, January 25, 1995 TAG: 9501260042
SECTION: CURRENT PAGE: NRV-3 EDITION: NEW RIVER VALLEY
SOURCE: RICK LINDQUIST
DATELINE: LENGTH: Long
"We helped about 30 people last year," said Sherry Kostric, the senior center's director. Appointments are available starting Thursday. Call 382-8173.
In Pulaski County, help is available by appointment at the Pulaski Senior Center, 106 N. Washington Ave., Wednesdays starting Feb. 1, 1-2 p.m. Call 980-3969 or 980-1000, ext. 60 for an appointment or more information.
Those taking advantage of these free services should bring along copies of their 1993 federal and state tax returns and forms for the 1994 tax year, including Form W-2 and other information relevant to 1994 income.
SENIOR GATHERINGS
The news and views discussion group tackles the topic "What about Entitlement Programs?" today, 9:30-11 a.m., in the Blacksburg Community Center game room, 725 Patrick Henry Drive. Joy Herbert, 961-1134, or Vernon Baldwin, 552-5845, can provide more information on this new group, which meets the second and fourth Wednesdays of each month.
The senior discussion group meets Feb. 2, 10 a.m. Capt. Butch Key of the Montgomery County Sheriff's Department returns to speak about the jail system and the implications of the no-parole law. Joy Herbert, 961-1134.
SENIOR ACTIVITIES
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 is offered Tuesday and Friday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Play bridge today and Monday, 1-4 p.m.
PULASKI SENIOR CENTER, 106 N. Washington Ave. Tina Faiszt, 980-1000:
Today, travel to the New River Valley Mall Movies. Transportation is $2 and leaves the center at 9 a.m. Lunch is on your own.
Coffee hour is Thursday, 9:30 a.m.
Registration ends Feb. 10 for the American Association of Retired Persons ``55 Alive'' driving class for mature drivers, offered Feb. 15-16, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. It's $8.
BLACKSBURG SENIOR PROGRAMS, Community Center, 725 Patrick Henry Drive. Joy Herbert, 961-1134:
Wednesday ceramics classes are $2 per session. Classes are 11 a.m.-1p.m. Lunches are welcome.
Walk Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, 9-10 a.m.
A meeting to organize a monthly movie day is set for Friday at noon.
CHRISTIANSBURG SENIOR CENTER, 655 Montgomery St. Sherry Kostric, 382-8173:
Today is the deadline to register for Monday's trip to Radford University to see ``The Barber of Seville.'' Tickets for seniors are $15, and transportation is free. The van leaves the National Guard Armory, College and Depot streets, Monday at 5:45 p.m.
Podiatrist Jeffrey Marks speaks on foot care and offers a free foot screening Thursday, 10:30 a.m.
Friday, 11:30 a.m., a lunch and slide show are offered. Participants should bring in a dish that complements beans and corn bread.
The Senior Advisory Board meets Tuesday, 2 p.m.
RETIRED AND SENIOR VOLUNTEER PROGRAM, 1 Franklin St., Courthouse Annex, Christiansburg. Victoria Scott, 382-5775:
Today, The Christiansburg morning group goes to Pulaski to work at SHARE at 10 a.m. and has lunch out. The afternoon group visits English Meadow for the birthday party at 1:30 p.m.
Thursday, the Blacksburg group works at SHARE in Pulaski at 1 p.m.; lunch follows.
Monday, the Shawsville group visits English Meadow at 2 p.m.
Tuesday, the Warm Hearth group visits Brook Meade for the birthday party at 2 p.m.
RADFORD SENIOR CENTER, 27 First St. Mary Jane Harmon, 731-3634:
The free broomstick afghan class is Thursday, 1 p.m. Registration is required. Participants furnish their own supplies. Kitty Simpkins instructs.
Friday, travel to Valley View Mall in Roanoke. Transportation is $2 and leaves the center at 10 a.m. Lunch is on your own at Morrison's Cafeteria.
The walking group meets in the Radford Recreation Center gym Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, 9 a.m. Free. Wear tennis shoes.
SHORTS
Petition Drive: Petitions supporting Warm Hearth Village's efforts to build a 60-bed nursing center are available at First National Bank branches; the National Bank of Blacksburg and Premier Bank, Dublin and Pulaski; and at Warm Hearth's Karr Activity Center. The retirement community wants an exemption from a statewide moratorium on new nursing home construction. The nursing bed occupancy rate in the New River Valley has exceeded 95 percent for three years running, and the Virginia Department of Health recognizes a need for 93 additional beds in the valley by 1997, a Warm Hearth Village spokesman said. For more information, call 552-9176.
Senior Olympics: Starting Thursday, applications are available for the 1995 New River Valley Senior Olympics. Anyone 55 or older is eligible to compete in the events, which include basketball, golf, softball hit and throw, cards, bowling and other sports. The games are April 17-19 at the Blacksburg Recreation Park, Patrick Henry Drive. Prospective participants can pick up applications at area senior centers, the Giles RSVP office or at local recreation departments.
Rummage Sale: The Senior Athletes of Montgomery County seek donations to their annual rummage sale March 31 and April 1 at the Christiansburg National Guard Armory. To donate, call Catherine McKenzie, 382-3744.
Rick Lindquist edits For Seniors, a 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