Roanoke Times
Copyright (c) 1995, Landmark Communications, Inc.
DATE: WEDNESDAY, February 22, 1995 TAG: 9502220058
SECTION: CURRENT PAGE: NRV3 EDITION: NEW RIVER VALLEY
SOURCE: RICK LINDQUIST
DATELINE: LENGTH: Long
First, combine a cup of medium ground cranberries; a half-stalk of celery, cut fine; a dash of salt; a cup of sugar; a teaspoon of lemon juice; and one box of strawberry gelatin. Mix and let stand for two hours.
Then, add a half-cup of chopped nuts plus 1 1/2 cups of hot water; mix and cool. Then, add a small can of shredded pineapple, pour into a mold and chill overnight. For a more brilliant red, touch it up with some food coloring before the final mix.
Registration and fees deadline for medal eligibility in the 1995 NEW RIVER VALLEY SENIOR OLYMPICS is Monday. Forms are available at area senior centers and recreation departments and at the Giles County RSVP office. Return to Sherry Kostric, Christiansburg Senior Center, P.O. Box 599, Christiansburg, Va. 24073. 382-8173.
SENIOR GATHERINGS
The News and Views group gathers today, 9:30-11 a.m., Blacksburg Community Center game room, 725 Patrick Henry Drive. Vernon Baldwin, 552-5845, or Joy Herbert, 961-1134.
The American Association of Retired Persons, Radford chapter, board meeting is Thursday, 3 p.m., at the Radford Senior Center, 27 First St.
SENIOR ACTIVITIES
BLACKSBURG SENIOR PROGRAMS, Community Center, 725 Patrick Henry Drive. Joy Herbert, 961-1134:
Today, the monthly Dine Out Lunch Bunch visits Pargo's in Christiansburg. Free transportation leaves the center at 11:30 a.m., or diners may meet at the restaurant. Reservations by Friday. 961-1134.
Friday is movie day, noon-2 p.m.
The Silver Songsters meet Tuesday, 2 p.m.
CHRISTIANSBURG SENIOR CENTER, 655 Montgomery St. Sherry Kostric, 382-8173:
Friday, travel to Libby Hill Seafood, Salem. Transportation is $3 for seniors and leaves the National Guard Armory, College and Depot streets, at 10 a.m.
Monday, a lunch and slide show is set for 11:30 a.m. Participants bring a covered dish.
Registration ends Wednesday, March 1, for the breakfast trip to Roanoke. Transportation is $3 for seniors and leaves the armory at 8:30 a.m. Breakfast at the K&W and shopping at Tanglewood Mall.
RETIRED AND SENIOR VOLUNTEER PROGRAM, 1 Franklin St., Courthouse Annex, Christiansburg. Victoria Scott, 382-5775:
Today, Christiansburg's two groups swap time slots: The morning group visits English Meadow at 1:30 p.m. for the birthday party. The afternoon group goes to SHARE at 10 a.m. and has lunch out.
Thursday, the Blacksburg group works at SHARE at 1 p.m. and has lunch out.
Monday, the Shawsville group visits Heritage Hall at 2 p.m.
Tuesday, 2 p.m., the Warm Hearth group is the host of the Brook Meade birthday party.
RADFORD SENIOR CENTER, 27 First St. Mary Jane Harmon, 731-3634:
Chances on a bow tie quilt, made by the center's quilting group, are $1. The drawing is May 17.
Thursday, 10 a.m., the beginning cross-stitch class meets.
The walking group meets in the Recreation Center gym Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, 9 a.m. It's free. Sneakers only.
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, Tuesdays and Fridays, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Exercise Tuesdays, 4:30-5 p.m.
PULASKI SENIOR CENTER, 106 N. Washington Ave. Tina Faiszt, 980-1000:
The Dine 'Round Club meets today, 12:30 p.m., at La Cafe, Main St., Pulaski.
Coffee hour is Thursday, 9:30 a.m.
Thursday, travel to Galax. Transportation is $3 and leaves the center at 10 a.m. to visit outlets there. Lunch is on your own at the Western Steer.
SENIOR SHORTS
Travel series: Richfield Retirement Community, 3615 W. Main St., Salem, presents a series of travelogues for seniors. The first - on Switzerland - is today, 2 p.m., in the Shenandoah Room of Richfield's Knollwood Apartments. Refreshments. 380-4900.
Free Income Tax Help: In Montgomery County, for county residents 60 or older, through April 13 by appointment Thursdays, 1-4 p.m., at the Christiansburg Senior Center, 655 Montgomery St. 382-8173. In Pulaski County, by appointment at the Pulaski Senior Center, 106 N. Washington Ave., Wednesdays, 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.
Rummage Sale: 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.
1995 Needlework Exhibit: Registration ends April 21, at Christiansburg Parks and Recreation Department, 95 College St., and at the Christiansburg Senior Center, 655 Montgomery St.; both have applications. The show is April 29. Adults only. Vendor space available. Sherry Kostric, 382-8173.
by CNB