Roanoke Times
Copyright (c) 1995, Landmark Communications, Inc.
DATE: WEDNESDAY, May 17, 1995 TAG: 9505170036
SECTION: CURRENT PAGE: NRV-3 EDITION: NEW RIVER VALLEY
SOURCE: RICK LINDQUIST
DATELINE: LENGTH: Long
Artist Carol Hoge also will offer a showcase of paintings.
For more information, call Pam Dudding, 951-7000.
Warm Hearth Village in Blacksburg also holds an open house Sunday, 2-4 p.m. Visitors can tour the town homes, apartments and the assisted living center. In addition, depictions of the planned Warm Hearth Nursing Center and Special Care Pavilion for Alzheimer's patients will be presented and discussed.
For more information, call 552-9176.
The Montgomery County Retired and Senior Volunteer Program yard sale last month was reported to be a huge success. Another is set for the fall, and donations are welcome anytime. RSVP also wants canning jars and lids for its apple butter project. Volunteers will sell the condiment at the Wilderness Trail Festival this fall. For pickup, call 382-5775.
SENIOR GATHERINGS
The American Association of Retired Persons Radford chapter holds its monthly potluck supper meeting today, 5 p.m., Radford Senior Center, 27 First St. All seniors 50 and older are welcome. Joel Stade speaks on investing. For information or transportation, call John Jeuck, 382-7969, or Mary Jane Harmon 731-3634.
The Senior Discussion Group meets Thursday, 9:30-11 a.m., Blacksburg Community Center, 725 Patrick Henry Drive. Phyllis Greenberg of Virginia Tech discusses senior day care. Coffee and conversation at 9:30; the program follows at 10 a.m. Joy Herbert, 961-1134.
The American Association of Retired Persons Blacksburg chapter 2613 meets Thursday, 11:30 a.m., Blacksburg Community Center, 725 Patrick Henry Drive. Brian Allen discusses "Long Term Care for Older People."
Thursday, 2 p.m., Hawaii is the focus of the last in a series of travel programs for seniors offered by Mel Mayfield at Richfield Retirement Community, Salem. The program is in the Shenandoah Room at Richfield's Knollwood Apartments, 3615 W. Main St. 380-4900. Refreshments follow.
The American Association of Retired Persons Narrows chapter meets Friday, noon, Giles County Senior Center, 1320 Wenonah Ave., Pearisburg. 921-3924.
The Senior bowling league forms May 24, 11 a.m., at Triangle Lanes, N. Franklin St. Terry Stike has details, 382-2385.
The News and Views group presents "A Conversation with Al Payne," featuring the former Virginia Tech chaplain, May 25, starting with conversation and coffee at 9:30 a.m., and the program 10-11 a.m. Joy Herbert, 961-1134.
SENIOR ACTIVITIES
BLACKSBURG SENIOR PROGRAMS, Blacksburg Community Center, 725 Patrick Henry Drive. Joy Herbert, 961-1134:
Movie day is Monday, noon. The movie is "Quiz Show." A modest donation is requested to defray expenses.
The Silver Songsters meet Tuesday, 2 p.m. 953-0390.
Directories are available at the Community Center.
The center is closed for Memorial Day May 29.
CHRISTIANSBURG SENIOR CENTER, 655 Montgomery St. Sherry Kostric, 382-8173:
Travel to Dowery Orchards in Allisonia Friday. Transportation is $4 and leaves the National Guard Armory, College and Depot streets, 9:30 a.m. Travelers should bring a bag lunch.
Bible study is Thursdays, 10:15-10:45 a.m.
RETIRED AND SENIOR VOLUNTEER PROGRAM, 1 Franklin St., Courthouse Annex, Christiansburg. Victoria Scott, 382-5775:
Today, 10 a.m., both Christiansburg groups work at SHARE, then have lunch.
Thursday, 10 a.m., the Blacksburg group works at SHARE, then has lunch.
Monday, 2 p.m., the Shawsville group visits Heritage Hall.
Tuesday, 2 p.m., the Warm Hearth group visits English Meadow and the McCoy group visits Meadowbrook.
RADFORD SENIOR CENTER, 27 First St. Mary Jane Harmon, 731-3634:
The drawing is today for a bow tie quilt by the Radford Senior Center quilting group. Proceeds help the center's improvement fund.
Creative Writing class meets Wednesdays, 10 a.m., and is open to all.
Friday, travel to Mabry Mill, Blue Ridge Parkway. Transportation is $2 and leaves the center 9:15 a.m. Lunch is on your own at the Mabry Mill Restaurant.
GILES COUNTY SENIOR CENTER: 1320 Wenonah Ave., Pearisburg. Betty Letsinger, 921-3924:
The Bible Study group meets Mondays, 9:30-10:30 a.m. Coffee and muffins served.
The swim therapy program meets Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, 9:45 a.m., Blacksburg Aquatic Center.
Quilting is Tuesday, 1 p.m.
The nutrition program is Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Register now for the AARP "55 Alive" refresher course for mature motorists, set for Tuesday, May 23, and Friday, May 26.
PULASKI SENIOR CENTER, 106 N. Washington Ave. Tina Faiszt, 980-1000:
The RSVP recognition luncheon is Thursday, 1 p.m. (The center closes at noon.)
The Round Table discussion-luncheon is Tuesday, 11 a.m. A representative of Pulaski Community Hospital speaks on the dangers of excessive sun exposure. Lunch is $2 and follows the program. Reservations by Monday, noon.
May 25, a "mystery trip" is set. Transportation is $5 (there's a clue) and leaves the center at 8:30 a.m., with a quick breakfast stop (on your own).
SENIOR SHORTS
Community Health Fair: Pulaski Healthcare Center and Pulaski Retirement Community observe National Nursing Home week with the second annual Community Health Fair today, 1-6 p.m. at the center, 2401 Lee Highway. Del. Tommy Baker (R-Pulaski County) is scheduled to speak. The Pulaski Senior Center offers free transportation for area seniors. Call Tina Faiszt, 980-1000. For additional fair information, call Shelby Fisher, 980-3111.
Social Security Administration: A representative visits the Christiansburg National Guard Armory, College and Depot streets, Thursday, 9:30 a.m.-1 p.m. (800) 772-1213.
Virginia Retirement System Video Conference: A pre-retirement education and legislative update airs Friday, 8:10 a.m.-4:30 p.m., on WTOB (Blacksburg Cable channel 2), Blacksburg government-public access television. Karen Edmonds, 961-1188.
Senior Poetry Contest: New River Community College has announced its 17th annual poetry contest for seniors age 60 and older. To be eligible, poems must be original, fewer than 60 lines, and never before published. Participants may submit up to three poems. The entry deadline is July 31. Submittals go to: Poetry, Arts and Sciences Division, New River Community College, P.O. Box 1127, Dublin, Va. 24084.
Diabetes Educational Support Group: Thursday, 7 p.m., The Wellness Center, First Street at Memorial Bridge, Radford. Blood sugar monitoring. Call Lynda Hubble, R.N., 731-2645, by today, if you plan to attend.
Elderhostel in Maine: If you're a pianist or into painting and are over 55, Elderhostel wants you to visit them in Maine this August to join a group of seniors with similar interests. They promise excellent instructors. Write: Elderhostel, 75 Federal St., Boston, Mass. 02110, and mention ENCORE/CODA.
Free Athletic Pass: Montgomery County Public Schools offer free passes to seniors to any school system athletic activity at a Montgomery County school. For more information, visit the School Board Office, 200 Junkin St., Christiansburg, or call 382-5100.
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.
by CNB