Roanoke Times
Copyright (c) 1995, Landmark Communications, Inc.
DATE: WEDNESDAY, April 12, 1995 TAG: 9504120036
SECTION: CURRENT PAGE: NRV-4 EDITION: NEW RIVER VALLEY
SOURCE: RICK LINDQUIST
DATELINE: LENGTH: Long
Monday, 9 a.m., Blacksburg Municipal Golf Course (golf); 2 p.m., Triangle Lanes, N. Franklin Street, Christiansburg (bowling).
Tuesday, 9 a.m., Cox's Putt-a-Round, 3500 Prices Fork Road, Blacksburg (miniature golf); 1 p.m., Blacksburg Community Center, Patrick Henry Drive (cards and checkers).
Wednesday, 9 a.m., Blacksburg Community Center and Municipal Park, Patrick Henry Drive (field events).
Dotty Talbott, the 1991 Ms. National Senior Citizen, speaks Tuesday, noon, during lunch at the Blacksburg Community Center. Fitness guru Artie Levin, whose appearance is sponsored by the Radford Community Hospital Wellness Center, participates in the opening ceremonies for the field events Wednesday. The Seniorettes cheerleaders accompany the Senior Athletes of Montgomery County.
Spectators and volunteers are welcome at all events. For more information, call 961-1135 or 382-8173.
The Retired and Senior Volunteer Program of Montgomery County needs items for its YARD SALE April 21 at the former Angle's lot in downtown Christiansburg. They'll take furniture, pots and pans, appliances, jewelry, toys, clean clothing and other donations. For pickup, call the RSVP office, 382-5775. Items may be left at the RSVP office in the first floor of the Montgomery County Courthouse Annex, weekdays, 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Proceeds help repair the air conditioner on the volunteers' van and cover newsletter mailing costs.
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. Applicants need proof of age and Social Security number; a driver's license, birth certificate and Social Security card generally are OK.
The ID card has a picture, name, address, birth date and Social Security number. The agency requests a $1.50 donation to defray costs. For more information, call 980-7720 or 639-9677.
Here are the dates:
Monday, 10 a.m.-noon, Giles County Senior Center, 1320 Wenonah Ave., Pearisburg.
April 21, 1-3 p.m., community room, Bank of Floyd.
April 24, 10 a.m.-noon, Christiansburg Senior Center, 655 Montgomery St.
SENIOR GATHERINGS
Reservations end today for the coffee brunch get-together Friday, 10 a.m.-noon, Blacksburg Community Center. Joy Herbert, 961-1134.
"Welfare: Out of Control" is the News and Views group's topic Thursday, 10-11 a.m., Blacksburg Community Center, 725 Patrick Henry Drive. Montgomery County's director of social services, Dan Farris, speaks. A coffee social starts at 9:30 a.m. John Cain, 552-5621, moderates the program.
The American Association of Retired Persons, Blacksburg chapter, meets Tuesday, 11:30 a.m., Blacksburg Community Center. Blacksburg Town Manager Ron Secrist speaks on "Retire Blacksburg EXPO '95," June 8-11.
The American Association of Retired Persons, Radford chapter, meets for a potluck dinner April 19, 5 p.m., Radford Senior Center, 27 First St.
The American Association of Retired Persons, Pulaski chapter, meets April 20, 2 p.m., at the Pulaski Senior Center, 106 N. Washington Ave. 908-1000.
Richfield Retirement Community, 3615 W. Main St., Salem, continues its series of travelogues for seniors, April 20, 2 p.m. Mel Mayfield discusses New Zealand, the South Island. Programs are in the Shenandoah Room of Richfield's Knollwood Apartments. 380-4900.
The American Association of Retired Persons, Narrows chapter, meets April 21, noon, at the Giles County Senior Center, 1320 Wenonah Ave., Pearisburg.
The "Senior Swing" is April 22, 1-4 p.m., Blacksburg Community Center, 725 Patrick Henry Drive. All seniors are welcome for an afternoon of music, dancing and socializing. Volunteers are needed to provide music tapes, refreshments, setup and pickup. Sponsored by the Blacksburg Senior Association and the Christiansburg Senior Center. Reservations by April 20: Joy Herbert, 961-1134, or Sherry Kostric, 382-8173.
SENIOR ACTIVITIES
PULASKI SENIOR CENTER, 106 N. Washington Ave. Tina Faiszt, 980-1000:
Coffee hour is Thursday, 9:30 a.m., which - not coincidentally - is the same time volunteers tie SHARE bags.
Jim Faiszt speaks Tuesday at the Round Table discussion and luncheon. It's $2 for lunch. Reservations end Monday, noon.
Travel to Greensboro, N.C., April 19. Transportation is $5 and leaves the center at 9 a.m. for a day of shopping at Four Seasons Mall.
April 25, travel to see Natural Bridge and the Wax Museum. Transportation leaves the center at 9 a.m., lunch is on your own at the Summer House Cafe. $15 includes transportation and admission.
The Dine 'Round Club meets April 26, 12:30 p.m., at the center to visit the new Main Street Station in Pulaski.
BLACKSBURG SENIOR PROGRAMS, Community Center, 725 Patrick Henry Drive. Joy Herbert, 961-1134:
Registration ends April 19 for the Historic Garden Week trip to Lexington April 25. Transportation leaves the center at 8 a.m., with lunch at 12:30 p.m. The van returns around 6 p.m. It's $4 for transportation, plus $10 for the tour and lunch is on your own at the Wilson Walker Restaurant.
The Dine Out Lunch Bunch meets April 26. The van leaves at 11:30 a.m. to dine at Alleghany Cafe, Radford. (Diners also may join the group at the restaurant, on Norwood Street.) Reservations by April 24.
Movie day is April 24, noon.
Sign up now for the Barter Theater trip to Abingdon to see "Cat on a Hot Tin Roof" June 14. $27 includes transportation, lunch buffet and performance. Registration ends May 8. Transportation leaves the center at 10 a.m., lunch is at noon, the performance at 2 p.m., return by 6 p.m.
CHRISTIANSBURG SENIOR CENTER, 655 Montgomery St. Sherry Kostric, 382-8173:
A cholesterol screening for ages 21 and older is today, 10-11 a.m. It's $7.
Friday, travel to Buffalo Mountain, Willis. Transportation is $4 for seniors and leaves the National Guard Armory, College and Depot streets, at 9 a.m. Lunch is on your own in Floyd.
Registration is open 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.
RETIRED AND SENIOR VOLUNTEER PROGRAM, 1 Franklin St., Courthouse Annex, Christiansburg. Victoria Scott, 382-5775:
Today, 8:30 a.m., both Christiansburg groups go out for breakfast.
Thursday, a cleanup day is set for 10 a.m. at the Pandapas Pond area, with a picnic lunch to follow.
Tuesday, 10 a.m., the McCoy and Warm Hearth groups to go to SHARE and have lunch out.
April 19, the Christiansburg morning group works at SHARE in Pulaski at 10 a.m. and has lunch out; the afternoon group goes to SHARE at 1 p.m. and has lunch out.
RADFORD SENIOR CENTER, 27 First St. Mary Jane Harmon, 731-3634:
Creative Writing class meets Wednesdays, 10 a.m., and is open to all.
Space is left on the Dollywood trip to Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge, Tenn., April 21-23. $249 includes food, lodging and entertainment.
April 27, travel to Mercer Mall, West Virginia. Transportation is $2 and leaves the center at 9:30 a.m.
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.
Quilting is Tuesday, 1 p.m.
Jane Richmond of the New River Valley Agency on Aging's Senior Employment Program visits the center Tuesday, 2:30 p.m.
The nutrition program is Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
SENIOR SHORTS
Veterans' Administration: A representative visits the Christiansburg National Guard Armory, College and Depot streets, Tuesday, 1-3 p.m.
Social Security Administration: A representative visits the Christiansburg National Guard Armory, College and Depot streets, April 20, 9:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
Diabetes Educational Support Group: April 20, 7 p.m., at the Wellness Center, First Street at Memorial Bridge, Radford. Call by April 19 if you plan to attend. Lynda Hubble, 731-2645.
Senior Employment Program: Information on training and employment opportunities is available to qualified people 55 and older. New River Valley Agency on Aging, 141 E. Main St., Pulaski. 980-7720 or 639-9677.
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.
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 Monday. 980-7720 or 639-9677.
by CNB