Roanoke Times
Copyright (c) 1995, Landmark Communications, Inc.
DATE: WEDNESDAY, May 24, 1995 TAG: 9505240054
SECTION: CURRENT PAGE: NRV-8 EDITION: NEW RIVER VALLEY
SOURCE: RICK LINDQUIST
DATELINE: LENGTH: Long
Several AARP officials and representatives for Sen. Charles Robb, D-Va., Sen. John Warner, R-Va., and Rep. Rick Boucher, D-Abingdon, are scheduled to attend the meeting to hear concerns, said AARP district director Oather Duncan of Radford.
Also scheduled to be on hand are Bob Haas, state director of the AARP, and other state and local AARP leaders.
Montgomery Regional Hospital Chief Executive Officer and President Gene Wright will speak at the meeting as well.
AARP has more than 33 million members across the United States. The organization addresses issues relating to older Americans.
Thursday's meeting is free and the public is welcome. For more information, call Duncan at 639-2889.
SENIOR GATHERINGS
The Senior Bowling League forms today, 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, Thursday, starting with conversation and coffee at 9:30 a.m., and the program 10-11 a.m., Blacksburg Community Center, 725 Patrick Henry Drive. Joy Herbert, 961-1134.
The American Association of Retired Persons Blacksburg chapter 3613 annual picnic is June 3, noon, at Nellies Cave Park. It's potluck. AARP furnishes drinks and utensils. Articles for the auction that follows are welcome.
SENIOR ACTIVITIES
PULASKI SENIOR CENTER, 106 N. Washington Ave. Tina Faiszt, 980-1000:
The Dine 'Round Club meets May 31, 12:30 p.m., at the center to walk to All Country in downtown Pulaski for lunch.
Thursday, it's a "mystery trip." Transportation is $5 (there's a clue) and leaves the center at 8:30 a.m., with a quick breakfast stop (on your own).
The center is closed Monday in observance of Memorial Day.
A free blood pressure screening is June 1, 10 a.m.-noon.
BLACKSBURG SENIOR PROGRAMS, Blacksburg Community Center, 725 Patrick Henry Drive. Joy Herbert, 961-1134:
Directories are available at the Community Center.
The center is closed Monday in observance of Memorial Day.
The Dine Out Lunch Bunch meets May 31, 10:45 a.m., to depart for the Hotel Roanoke. After lunch, participants may tour the newly renovated hotel on their own.
CHRISTIANSBURG SENIOR CENTER, 655 Montgomery St. Sherry Kostric, 382-8173:
Bible study is Thursdays, 10:15-10:45 a.m.
Travel Friday to the historic City Cemetery, Lynchburg. Transportation for seniors is $4 and leaves the National Guard Armory, College and Depot streets, at 9 a.m.
The center is closed Monday in observance of Memorial Day.
RETIRED AND SENIOR VOLUNTEER PROGRAM, 1 Franklin St., Courthouse Annex, Christiansburg. Victoria Scott, 382-5775:
Today, the Christiansburg morning group visits Heritage Hall, 10 a.m. The afternoon group holds a Mother's Day reception and birthday party at English Meadow, 1:30 p.m.
Thursday, the Blacksburg group has breakfast out at 8 a.m.
Monday, 2 p.m., the Shawsville group visits English Meadow for Memorial Day.
Tuesday, 2 p.m., the Warm Hearth group holds the Brook Meade birthday party.
Wednesday, the Christiansburg morning group visits Brook Meade, 10 a.m., and the afternoon group visits Meadowbrook, 2 p.m.
RADFORD SENIOR CENTER, 27 First St. Mary Jane Harmon, 731-3634:
The walking group meets in the Radford Recreation Department gym Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, 9 a.m. Free. Sneakers only!
The center is closed Monday in observance of Memorial Day.
GILES COUNTY SENIOR CENTER: 1320 Wenonah Ave., Pearisburg. Betty Letsinger, 921-3924:
"Flexible Fitness: The Arthritis Workout," starts June 5.
The center is closed Monday in observance of Memorial Day.
The swim therapy program meets Mondays (except May 29), Wednesdays and Thursdays, 9:45 a.m., Blacksburg Aquatic Center.
SENIOR SHORTS
The Radford Senior Center's ceramic class won ribbons in amateur and professional categories at the 25th annual Virginia Hobby Ceramics and Craft Show last month in Richmond. Amateur awards went to Marie Abee, Frances Bowyer, Betty Craig, Daisy Graham, Glada Hall, Marie Jackson and Sharron Starnes. Mary Jane Harmon won several ribbons - including several first place - in the professional competition.
Montgomery County Retired and Senior Volunteer Program 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 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 published. Participants may submit up to three poems. The entry deadline is July 31. Send to: Poetry, Arts and Sciences Division, New River Community College, P.O. Box 1127, Dublin, Va. 24084.
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