Roanoke Times
Copyright (c) 1995, Landmark Communications, Inc.
DATE: WEDNESDAY, March 1, 1995 TAG: 9503010050
SECTION: CURRENT PAGE: NRV-3 EDITION: NEW RIVER VALLEY
SOURCE: RICK LINDQUIST
DATELINE: LENGTH: Long
Eight winners will be chosen from among stories submitted by seniors living within the college's service area - the counties of Montgomery, Pulaski, Giles and Floyd and the city of Radford. Winners will receive a plaque and a booklet of all the short stories submitted during a May 5 awards reception on the college's Dublin campus.
Submittals should be hand-printed or typewritten, double-spaced, and use only one side of the page. The author's name and address should be on each entry. For complete rules, call 674-3600, ext. 292. Entries go to Short Stories, Division of Arts and Sciences, New River Community College, P.O. Box 1127, Dublin 24084.
Three training days for participants in the NEW RIVER VALLEY SENIOR OLYMPICS are set for later this month and early April. The first is March 28, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. (and possibly later), at the Blacksburg Community Center and Blacksburg Municipal Park, Patrick Henry Drive. Sessions are free, but registration is required. Call Sherry Kostric, 382-8173, or Joy Herbert, 961-1134.
SENIOR GATHERINGS
Giles chapter 445, American Association of Retired Persons, meets Friday, 12:30 p.m. Tim Brown of the Public Service Authority speaks.
Highland chapter 53, American Association of Retired Persons, meets Tuesday, 11:30 a.m., at the Cambria Baptist Church fellowship hall. Christiansburg Police Chief Ron Lemons, AARP State Special Service Officer Don Webb and others speak on the TRIAD crime prevention partnership. A potluck dinner starts at noon. Nancy Walker, 382-7139.
Registration ends March 17 for Elderhostel, a chance for seniors to take special interest courses at Radford University. Elderhostel begins March 19 at the Best Western Radford Inn, Tyler Avenue. First-session programs include "Words That Changed Our World," "Who Are We? Where Do We Come From? Where Are We Going" and "Humor Your Way to Health." 831-5845.
PULASKI SENIOR CENTER, 106 N. Washington Ave. Tina Faiszt, 980-1000:
Coffee hour is Thursday, 9:30 a.m.
March 9, travel to Mercer Mall in West Virginia. Transportation is $2 and leaves the center at 10 a.m. Lunch is on your own.
BLACKSBURG SENIOR PROGRAMS, Community Center, 725 Patrick Henry Drive. Joy Herbert, 961-1134:
The Program Committee meets Monday, 10-11 a.m. All are welcome to discuss senior programs.
Tuesday, 1-3 p.m., Angie Gunther of the Virginia Department of Health conducts a free program on early detection of breast and cervical cancer, aimed at women over 50.
March 10, 11 a.m., travel to Valley View Mall. Transportation is free, and lunch is on your own. Sign up by March 8. Space is limited.
CHRISTIANSBURG SENIOR CENTER, 655 Montgomery St. Sherry Kostric, 382-8173:
Registration ends today for the breakfast trip to Roanoke on Friday. Transportation is $3 for seniors and leaves the National Guard Armory, College and Depot streets, Friday, 8:30 a.m. Breakfast at the K&W and shopping at Tanglewood Mall.
A "mystery trip" is set for March 10. Transportation for seniors is $3 and leaves the armory at 9 a.m. Registration ends March 8.
RETIRED AND SENIOR VOLUNTEER PROGRAM, 1 Franklin St., Courthouse Annex, Christiansburg. Victoria Scott, 382-5775:
Today, the Christiansburg morning group visits Meadowbrook at 10 a.m. The afternoon group visits Heritage Hall at 2 p.m.
Thursday, 1:30 p.m., the Blacksburg group works on the SHARE mailing at New River Community Action.
Monday, noon, the Shawsville covered dish luncheon is at White Memorial Church, Shawsville. Volunteers and prospective volunteers are welcome.
Tuesday, 2 p.m., the Warm Hearth and McCoy groups visit Heritage Hall.
RADFORD SENIOR CENTER, 27 First St. Mary Jane Harmon, 731-3634:
Friday, travel to Tanglewood Mall. Transportation is $2 and leaves the center at 10 a.m. Lunch is on your own at K&W Cafeteria.
March 8, travel to the Tea Garden in Radford for lunch (on your own), then visit the Donkenny Outlet and the New River Valley Mall. Transportation is $2 and leaves the center at 11:45 a.m. (The Senior Center closes at noon on March 8.)
March 9, the beginning cross-stitch class meets at 10 a.m., and the broomstick afghan class meets at 1 p.m.
GILES COUNTY SENIOR CENTER, 1320 Wenonah Ave., Pearisburg. Betty Letsinger, 921-3924:
New Schedule: The swim therapy program meets Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, 9:45 a.m., at the Blacksburg Aquatic Center.
The nutrition program is offered Thursdays, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
The Senior Advisory Board meets Tuesday, noon.
Legal Aid is available Tuesday, 2-4 p.m.
SENIOR SHORTS
Social Security Administration: Thursday, 9:30 a.m.-1 p.m., a representative is at the Christiansburg National Guard Armory, College and Depot streets.
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.
Veterans Administration: Tuesday, a representative visits the Radford Senior Center, 27 First St., 9 a.m.-noon, and the Christiansburg National Guard Armory, College and Depot streets, 1-3 p.m.
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