Roanoke Times
Copyright (c) 1995, Landmark Communications, Inc.
DATE: WEDNESDAY, June 21, 1995 TAG: 9507140087
SECTION: CURRENT PAGE: NRV4 EDITION: NEW RIVER VALLEY
SOURCE: RICK LINDQUIST
DATELINE: LENGTH: Long
Class sessions continue for eight weeks. The course fee is $52.
The idea behind the course is to reduce computer anxiety among those who believe - mistakenly - that computers are only for the young.
Instructor Ervin White, a self-described codger, says the course provides insight on what computers are and how to control them. He tries to keep the "computer talk" to a minimum and sticks to terms everyone understands.
"We are not going to study a complicated piece of equipment," White said. "Computers are just another step in the development of tools for humans; there is nothing to fear."
White says computer users don't need to know what's under the hood any more than motorists do when they drive their cars.
Registration is now available. For more information, call 674-3613 or 381-7127.
\ The Legal Aid Society of the New River Valley sponsors a free community seminar, "Caring for the Elderly: What Does our Community Offer?" Monday, 6:30-9:30 p.m., in the Christiansburg High School library. Guest speaker is Etta Virginia Butler Hopkins, coordinator of senior human services community programs for Virginia's Department for the Aging.
Representatives of local agencies that serve seniors also are to be on hand to answer questions about their services.
To learn more, call Debbie Scott or Cindy Price, 382-6157 or (800) 468-1366.
SENIOR GATHERINGS
A "Celebration of Summer" picnic is today (the first day of summer), Circle Park, Christiansburg. It's $1. Refreshments, games and fun, of course. Registration is required. Sherry Kostric, 382-8173.
Radford chapter, American Association of Retired Persons, has a potluck dinner today, 5 p.m., Radford Senior Center, 27 First St. Kathy Boehm speaks on Medicare. Seniors 50 and older are welcome. John Jeuck, 382-7969, or Mary Jane Harmon, 731-3634.
Bob McKinney of the National Park Service presents "Nature's Pharmacy," a discussion on the chemicals in roots and plants discovered by American Indians, when the Senior Discussion Group meets Thursday at the Blacksburg Community Center, 725 Patrick Henry Drive. Coffee and conversation start at 9:30, and the program runs from 10 to 11 a.m. Joy Herbert, 731-1134.
SENIOR ACTIVITIES
CHRISTIANSBURG SENIOR CENTER, 655 Montgomery St. Sherry Kostric, 382-8173:
Friday through Monday, travel to Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg, Tenn. Transportation leaves the National Guard Armory, College and Depot streets Friday, 9 a.m.
The second-level Beginning Sign Language class starts Tuesday, 6:30-7:30 p.m. It's $26 for six weeks. Students should have at least a basic knowledge of sign language.
A mystery trip is June 30. Transportation for seniors is $3. Departure time will be announced.
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 and have lunch out.
The Blacksburg group works at SHARE at 10 a.m. and has lunch out.
Thursday, 9:30 a.m., the RSVP Scholarship Committee meets at the annex to decide on this year's scholarship recipient.
Monday, 2 p.m., the Shawsville group visits Heritage Hall.
Tuesday, 2 p.m., the Warm Hearth group visits Brook Meade Adult Home for a birthday party.
RSVP needs canning jars, rings, lids and sugar for its apple butter jamboree later this year. For pickup, call 382-5775. Also, the group seeks yard sale items, including glassware, furniture, collectibles or clothing. Deliver items at the Montgomery County Courthouse annex weekdays, 8:30 a.m.-5 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!
Ceramics and quilting groups meet at 10 a.m. Tuesdays.
Friday, travel to Tanglewood Mall. Transportation is $2 and leaves the center at 10 a.m. Lunch is on your own at K&W Cafeteria.
GILES COUNTY SENIOR CENTER: 1320 Wenonah Ave., Pearisburg. Betty Letsinger, 921-3924:
Schedule change: During June and July, the swim therapy program meets Mondays and Thursdays. Transportation leaves the center at 1:15 p.m. for the Blacksburg Aquatic Center.
Flexible Fitness: The Arthritis Workout meets Thursdays, 1-1:30 p.m.
PULASKI SENIOR CENTER, 106 N. Washington Ave. Tina Faiszt, 980-1000:
Thursday, travel to Lexington's Lime Kiln Theatre. Transportation leaves the center at 2 p.m., and dinner is on your own. The play is "Stonewall Country." $15 include play tickets and transportation.
Tuesday, travel to Johnson City, Tenn. Transportation is $5 and leaves the center at 9 a.m. to shop at Johnson City Mall.
The Dine 'Round Club has breakfast June 28 at Country Kitchen in Christiansburg. Transportation leaves the center at 8:30 a.m.
BLACKSBURG SENIOR PROGRAMS, Blacksburg Community Center, 725 Patrick Henry Drive. Joy Herbert, 961-1134:
Today, the Dine Out Lunch Bunch visits Chateau Morrisette Winery on the Blue Ridge Parkway. The van leaves at 10:30 a.m., with lunch at noon. Optional wine tasting and tour follow. $10 includes lunch and gratuity.
A free, two-day workshop, "How to Buy a Computer, is Thursday and Tuesday, 1-3 p.m. Registration is requested.
"Trapped in Paradise" with Nicholas Cage is the movie Monday, noon, at the center. A small donation for movie rental and popcorn is welcome.
Register by Friday to travel June 28 to the Shot Tower and New River Trail State Park for a picnic lunch (bring your own). Transportation is free and leaves the center at 10 a.m.; returns around 3 p.m.
SENIOR SHORTS
Kipps Reception: Heritage Hall presents a resolution and reception honoring Mae Kipps and the dedication of Kipps Elementary School Tuesday, 10 a.m., at Heritage Hall off U.S. 460, Blacksburg. Cathy DeHart has details at 951-7000.
Quilt Winner: Zonie Spencer of Floyd won the bow tie quilt in the recent Radford Senior Center raffle. The center's quilting group donated the quilt.
Ms. Virginia Senior Citizen: Registration ends July 15 for the third annual pageant set for Aug. 24-26 in Roanoke, and contestants from the New River Valley are welcome. Dotty Talbott has details at 674-5534.
Senior Athletes of Montgomery County: Donations of 100-percent cotton material are needed for a quilt fund-raising project. Material may be left at the Christiansburg Senior Center, 655 Montgomery St., Cambria.
Senior Poetry Contest: The entry dealine is July 31 for New River Community College's 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, and participants may submit up to three. Submittals go to: Poetry, Arts and Sciences Division, New River Community College, P.O. Box 1127, Dublin, Va. 24084.
by CNB