Roanoke Times
Copyright (c) 1995, Landmark Communications, Inc.
DATE: WEDNESDAY, March 29, 1995 TAG: 9503290041
SECTION: CURRENT PAGE: NRV-4 EDITION: NEW RIVER VALLEY
SOURCE: RICK LINDQUIST
DATELINE: LENGTH: Long
Speaking of athletes, registration ends Tuesday for the Senior Olympics training and practice session April 11, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. (or so), at the Blacksburg Community Center and Blacksburg Municipal Park, Patrick Henry Drive.
Call Sherry Kostric, 382-8173, Joy Herbert, 961-1134, or Phil Conner, 961-1135 to register or for details. The 1995 New River Valley Senior Olympics are April 17-19.
The New River Valley Agency on Aging processes SENIOR IDENTIFICATION CARDS during April at several sites in the New River Valley. Anyone 60 or older is eligible to get one. Applicants need proof of age and Social Security number; a driver's license, birth certificate and Social Security card generally are OK.
The I.D. card has a picture, name, address, birth date and Social Security number. The agency requests a $1.50 donation to defray costs.
Here are the dates for early April:
April 7, 10 a.m.-noon, New River Valley Agency on Aging, 141. E. Main St., Pulaski.
April 10, 10 a.m.-noon, Radford Senior Center, 27 First St. (downstairs).
For more information, call 980-7720 or 639-9677.
SENIOR GATHERINGS
The Choices and Challenges Project free forum, "Quality of Life in the Electronic Village," is Thursday, 8:30-4:30 p.m., Donaldson Brown Hotel and Conference Center, Virginia Tech. The forum explores ways computer networks may affect communities and individuals.
American Association of Retired Persons Highland Chapter 53 meets Tuesday, noon, fellowship hall, Cambria Baptist Church. Tonya Roberts of American Life Services speaks. Brown bag lunch furnished. 382-7139.
The Senior Discussion Group meets April 6, 10-11 a.m., Blacksburg Community Center. Matt Hart discusses the operation of the Montgomery County Magistrate's Office.
The American Association of Retired Persons, Pearisburg chapter 445, meets April 7, 12:30 p.m., Giles County Senior Center, 1320 Wenonah Ave., Pearisburg. Hoechst-Celanese Plant Manager Winston Foust speaks.
SENIOR ACTIVITIES
CHRISTIANSBURG SENIOR CENTER, 655 Montgomery St. Sherry Kostric, 382-8173:
Registration opens Monday for a trip to Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg, Tenn. June 23-26. $245 includes double occupancy, Dollywood and other planned activities. $25 deposit is required.
Coffee hour is Tuesday, 10:30 a.m. A gospel sing follows at 11 a.m.
A ceramics class starts Tuesday, 7 p.m., and meets for four weeks. Registration is $2.
A free blood pressure screening is Wednesday, April 5, 10-11 a.m.
A combination breakfast and shopping excursion to Wytheville is April 7. Transportation for seniors is $4 leaves the National Guard Armory, College and Depot streets, at 8 a.m.
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 Brook Meade at 2 p.m.
Thursday, 10 a.m., the Blacksburg group meets at the Courthouse.
Monday, noon, the Shawsville luncheon is at White Memorial Church. Anyone 55 or older is welcome.
New date: The Christiansburg luncheon, Tuesday, noon, at St. Paul United Methodist Church, recognizes National Volunteer month.
RADFORD SENIOR CENTER, 27 First St. Mary Jane Harmon, 731-3634:
The "Design your own Shirt" class is today and Thursday, 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. It's $5 for materials. Bring a prewashed cotton shirt, tote bag or apron. Registration is required.
Friday, travel to Mercer Mall, West Virginia. Transportation is $2 and leaves the center at 9:30 a.m. Lunch is on your own at K&W Cafeteria.
GILES COUNTY SENIOR CENTER, 1320 Wenonah Ave., Pearisburg. Betty Letsinger, 921-3924:
The swim therapy program meets Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, 9:45 a.m., Blacksburg Aquatic Center.
The Healthy Living class is Monday, 10 a.m.
Quilting is Tuesday, 1 p.m.
Legal Aid visits Tuesday, 2-4:30 p.m. An appointment is required.
The nutrition program is Thursdays, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
PULASKI SENIOR CENTER, 106 N. Washington Ave. Tina Faiszt, 980-1000:
Schedule changes for the week of April 3: Center opens 10 a.m. Monday, Thursday and Friday, and 9:30 a.m. Tuesday and Thursday.
A free blood pressure screening is Tuesday, 10 a.m.-noon.
The "Gad About Club" visits Abingdon April 11. Transportation is $5 and leaves the center at 9:30 a.m. Lunch is on your own.
BLACKSBURG SENIOR PROGRAMS, Community Center, 725 Patrick Henry Drive. Joy Herbert, 961-1134:
The breakfast get together is April 7 at Shoney's, Roanoke Road, Christiansburg. Free transportation leaves the center at 9:30 a.m. and returns at 11:30 a.m. Signup ends April 6.
The walking group meets Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, 10 a.m.
SENIOR SHORTS
Needs Assessment Survey: Forms from the New River Valley Agency on Aging are available in local senior centers and at the elderly nutrition site, Floyd Community Action building. The agency plans programs for seniors 60 and older in Floyd, Giles, Montgomery and Pulaski counties and Radford. Surveys give seniors a chance to say what they'd like to see. Forms are due April 17. 980-7720 or 639-9677.
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.
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