Roanoke Times
Copyright (c) 1995, Landmark Communications, Inc.
DATE: WEDNESDAY, March 8, 1995 TAG: 9503080071
SECTION: CURRENT PAGE: NRV-3 EDITION: NEW RIVER VALLEY
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DATELINE: LENGTH: Long
The first session, March 19-24, includes: "Words that Changed our World," "Who Are We? Where Do We Come From? Where Are We Going" and "Humor your Way to Health."
The second session, March 26-31, offers "The Long Journey Home: Mary Draper Ingles, Pioneer Heroine," "The American Family: Yesterday and Today," and "Did They Really Do It? Five Famous Trials in American History."
Call Radford University's Continuing Education Office, 831-5845.
SENIOR GATHERINGS
The News and Views group meets Thursday, 9:30 a.m., Blacksburg Community Center, 725 Patrick Henry Drive. 961-1134.
The New River Valley Agency on Aging open house, Tuesday, 2-5 p.m., 141 E. Main St., Pulaski, recognizes National Older Workers Employment Week, March 12-18, with information on training and employment for those 55 and older. 980-7720 or 639-9677.
The American Association of Retired Persons, Radford chapter, meets for a potluck dinner March 15, 5 p.m., Radford Senior Center, 27 First St. 731-3634.
The American Association of Retired Persons, Pulaski chapter, meets March 16, 2 p.m., Pulaski Senior Center, 106 N. Washington Ave.
The Senior Discussion Group meets March 16, 10 a.m., Blacksburg Community Center, 725 Patrick Henry Drive. Angela Abdi, R.N., talks about sleep disorders. 961-1134.
The American Association of Retired Persons, Narrows chapter 502, meets March 17, noon, Giles County Senior Center, 1320 Wenonah Ave., Pearisburg. 921-3924.
SENIOR ACTIVITIES
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., Blacksburg Aquatic Center.
The nutrition program is Thursdays, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
Friday, 1 p.m., Kathy Elich talks on osteoporosis.
Friday, 2 p.m., Margaret Meredith offers a free foot examination and foot-care discussion.
PULASKI SENIOR CENTER, 106 N. Washington Ave. Tina Faiszt, 980-1000:
Coffee hour and the SHARE bags work session, Thursday, 9:30 a.m.
Friday, travel to Mercer Mall, West Virginia. Transportation is $2 and leaves the center at 10 a.m. Lunch is on your own.
Tuesday, travel to Kingsport, Tenn. Transportation is $5 and leaves the center at 9 a.m. for a day of browsing at Fort Henry Mall.
BLACKSBURG SENIOR PROGRAMS, Community Center, 725 Patrick Henry Drive. Joy Herbert, 961-1134:
Friday, 11 a.m., travel to Valley View Mall. Free transportation; lunch on your own. Sign up by today.
The Silver Songsters meet Tuesday, 2 p.m. Betty, 953-0390, has details.
CHRISTIANSBURG SENIOR CENTER, 655 Montgomery St. Sherry Kostric, 382-8173:
A free hearing screening is Thursday, 11 a.m.-noon. Call for an appointment.
A "mystery trip" is Friday. Registration ends today. Transportation for seniors is $3 and leaves the National Guard Armory, College and Depot streets for points unknown at 9 a.m.
The hair fair - free haircuts and manicures by Christiansburg High School students - is Tuesday, 9:30-11 a.m.
A free blood sugar screening is Tuesday, 10:30 a.m.-noon.
The "55 Alive" refresher class for mature drivers is March 15 and 16, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. both days, at the armory. Registration is required.
RETIRED AND SENIOR VOLUNTEER PROGRAM, 1 Franklin St., Courthouse Annex, Christiansburg. Victoria Scott, 382-5775:
Today, the Christiansburg morning group visits Brook Meade at 10 a.m.; the afternoon group visits English Meadow at 2 p.m.
Monday, 2 p.m., the Shawsville group is the host for the birthday party at Meadowbrook.
Tuesday, noon, the Christiansburg luncheon is at St. Paul United Methodist Church.
March 15, group meetings: Christiansburg morning group, 10 a.m.; afternoon group, 2 p.m., Courthouse Annex.
RADFORD SENIOR CENTER, 27 First St. Mary Jane Harmon, 731-3634:
Today, travel to the Tea Garden, Radford, for lunch (on you own), then visit Donkenny Outlet and New River Valley Mall. Transportation is $2 and leaves the center at 11:45 a.m. (The Senior Center closes today at noon.)
Thursday, the beginning cross-stitch class meets at 10 a.m., and the broomstick afghan class meets at 1 p.m.
Friday, travel to Valley View Mall. Transportation is $2 and leaves the center at 10 a.m. Lunch is on your own at Shakers Restaurant.
SENIOR SHORTS
Olympic Training Camp: Training days for participants in the New River Valley Senior Olympics are March 28, April 4 and April 11, 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. Sherry Kostric, 382-8173, or Joy Herbert, 961-1134.
Short Story Contest: New River Community College sponsors a short story contest for seniors 60 and older. Participants may enter up to two original, never-before-published short stories by March 30. Each of eight winners gets a plaque and a booklet of all the short stories submitted. 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, Va. 24084.
Free Income Tax Help: In Montgomery County, for county residents 60 or older, through April 13 by appointment Thursdays, 1-4 p.m., Christiansburg Senior Center, 655 Montgomery St. 382-8173. In Pulaski County, by appointment, 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.
Yard Sale: The Retired and Senior Volunteer Program of Montgomery County seeks donations, including furniture, kitchen items and appliances, for its sale April 21. For pickup, call 382-5775, or drop off items at the RSVP office, first floor, Courthouse Annex, Christiansburg, weekdays, 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m.
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