Roanoke Times
Copyright (c) 1995, Landmark Communications, Inc.
DATE: WEDNESDAY, February 1, 1995 TAG: 9502010048
SECTION: CURRENT PAGE: NRV-3 EDITION: NEW RIVER VALLEY
SOURCE: RICK LINDQUIST
DATELINE: LENGTH: Long
If you can't wait, New River Community College offers "Computers for Codgers," a noncredit course, Saturdays, Feb. 14, 21, 28 and March 7 and 14, 1-4:15 p.m., 254 Rooker Hall, Dublin campus. Registration on a noncredit course application is required. The class is designed to reduce computer anxiety among seniors. Tuition is $51. Call 674-3613 for details.
Applications for the 1995 NEEDLEWORK EXHIBIT are available at the Christiansburg Parks and Recreation Department, 95 College St., and at the Christiansburg Senior Center, 655 Montgomery St. The exhibit is April 29, so there's plenty of time. Applicants must be adults and may enter in several different categories. The deadline is April 21, and exhibition space is available for vendors. For more information, call Sherry Kostric, 382-8173.
SENIOR GATHERINGS
The Senior Discussion Group meets Thursday, 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.
American Association of Retired Persons Giles chapter 445, meets Friday, 12:30 p.m., at the Giles County Senior Center, 1320 Wenonah Ave., Pearisburg. Barry Evans of the New River Valley Economic Development Alliance speaks. All are welcome. Dan Level, 921-2398.
AARP Highland chapter 53, meets Tuesday, noon, in the Cambria Baptist Church fellowship hall. Barbara Keown of the Christmas Store is the guest speaker. Brown bag lunch, beverage and dessert provided. Nancy Walker, 382-7139.
Bill Winfrey, Blacksburg's director of parks and recreation, discusses the Senior Center Study Committee being formed Feb. 10, 1 p.m., at the Blacksburg Community Center, 725 Patrick Henry Drive. Seniors also may make recommendations about programs they'd like to see. 961-1134.
The Pulaski seniors' monthly Round Table Discussion and Luncheon is Valentine's Day, Feb. 14, at 11 a.m., Pulaski Senior Center, 106 N. Washington Ave. Dave Murray of Warm Hearth Village speaks. Reservations are requested by Feb. 13. Lunch is $2. 980-1000.
SENIOR ACTIVITIES
RADFORD SENIOR CENTER, 27 First St. Mary Jane Harmon, 731-3634:
The walking group meets in the Radford Recreation Center gym Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, 9 a.m. Free. Wear tennis shoes.
Friday and Feb. 10, travel to Tanglewood Mall, Roanoke. Transportation is $2 and leaves the center at 10 a.m. Lunch is on your own at K&W Cafeteria.
Feb. 9, 10 a.m., is the next counted cross stitch class. Newcomers are welcome. Call by Monday if you plan to attend.
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.
The Legal Aid representative visits Tuesday, 2-4 p.m.
Ceramics, Tuesday and Friday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
PULASKI SENIOR CENTER, 106 N. Washington Ave. Tina Faiszt, 980-1000:
Coffee hour is Thursday, 9:30 a.m.
Feb. 10, travel to Bedford. Transportation is $5 and leaves the center at 10 a.m. Lunch is on your own at Terrace House Restaurant before a visit to Bedford's unique downtown.
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.-1 p.m. Lunches are welcome.
Walk Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, 9-10 a.m.
CHRISTIANSBURG SENIOR CENTER, 655 Montgomery St. Sherry Kostric, 382-8173:
Today, free blood pressure screening is 10-11 a.m.
Friday is ``Pulaski Piddle Day.'' Visit shops in downtown Pulaski. Transportation is $4 for seniors and leaves the National Guard Armory, College and Depot streets, at 9:30 a.m.
Tuesday, coffee hour is 10:30 a.m. A gospel sing follows at 11.
The quilted vest class starts Feb. 9, 1-3 p.m., and runs four weeks. It's $8 for seniors.
RETIRED AND SENIOR VOLUNTEER PROGRAM, 1 Franklin St., Courthouse Annex, Christiansburg. Victoria Scott, 382-5775:
Today, the Christiansburg morning group visits English Meadow at 10 a.m. The afternoon group visits Heritage Hall at 2 p.m.
Thursday, the Blacksburg group goes to Heritage Hall at 2 p.m.
Monday, noon, the Shawsville luncheon is at White Memorial Church. All volunteers are welcome.
Tuesday, the quilters meet in the annex at 9 a.m. The Christiansburg luncheon is at St. Paul United Methodist Church at noon. (This is a change of date.)
Feb. 8, the Christiansburg morning group visits Heritage Hall at 10 a.m. The afternoon group goes to English Meadow at 2 p.m.
Feb. 9, 1:30 p.m., the Blacksburg group works on the SHARE mailing at New River Community Action.
SHORTS
Free Income Tax Help: In Montgomery County, the American Association of Retired Persons offers tax help for county residents 60 or older, starting Thursday and continuing through April 13. Volunteer counselors - trained in cooperation with the Internal Revenue Service - offer tax assistance by appointment Thursdays, 1-4 p.m., at the Christiansburg Senior Center, 655 Montgomery St. 382-8173. In Pulaski County, help is available by appointment at the Pulaski Senior Center, 106 N. Washington Ave., Wednesdays starting today, 1-2 p.m. Call 980-3969 or 980-1000, ext. 60. Bring copies of 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 Olympics: 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.
A representative of the Social Security Administration visits the Christiansburg National Guard Armory, College and Depot streets, Thursday and Feb. 16, 9:30 a.m.-1 p.m. (800) 772-1213.
A representative of the Veteran's Administration visits the Christiansburg National Guard Armory, College and Depot streets, Tuesday and Feb. 21, 1-3 p.m.
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