Roanoke Times
Copyright (c) 1995, Landmark Communications, Inc.
DATE: WEDNESDAY, June 28, 1995 TAG: 9506290037
SECTION: CURRENT PAGE: NRV-4 EDITION: NEW RIVER VALLEY
SOURCE: RICK LINDQUIST
DATELINE: LENGTH: Long
2 eggs, separated
1/4 cup butter or margarine
1 cup sugar
1 teaspoon vinegar
1/4 teaspoon allspice (or other desired spices)
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 cup pecans or walnuts
1/2 cup raisins.
Beat the egg yolks, then add butter, sugar, vinegar and spices and mix. Beat egg whites until fluffy, then fold them into the first mixture. Add raisins and nuts, pour into a deep-dish pie shell and bake at 350 degrees "until done," which Webb says is at least 45 minutes. "It'll brown on top like a pecan pie," she reports.
By the way, Webb doesn't know the origin of the pie's name. The recipe was her mother's.
SENIOR GATHERINGS
The Senior Seminar and Discussion Group meets Thursday, Blacksburg Community Center, 725 Patrick Henry Drive. Don Anderson of Montgomery County Social Services discusses how the welfare system works. Coffee and conversation start at 9:30 a.m. The program is 10-11 a.m. Joy Herbert has more information at 961-1134.
Mill Mountain Theatre presents a free mini-production of Rogers and Hammerstein's "The King and I," Thursday, 2 p.m., at The Oaks, Richfield Retirement Community, 3615 W. Main St., Salem (exit 137 off Interstate 81). Refreshments follow. Joan Price, 380-6537.
July 7, 1 p.m., the American Association of Retired Persons Pearisburg chapter meets at the Giles County Senior Center, 1320 Wenonah Ave.
July 11, an area-wide Retired and Senior Volunteer Program volunteer recognition picnic is set for Bisset Park, Radford, shelter 1, starting at 11 a.m. Lunch will be provided. Shelter No. 1. All RSVP members are welcome. Call 382-5775 by July 5 for reservations.
The Riverboat Ramblers entertain July 11, 7 p.m., at the gazebo in Bisset Park, Radford (shelter 1 in case of rain). Free. Mary Jane Harmon, Radford Senior Center, has details. 731-3634.
SENIOR ACTIVITIES
BLACKSBURG SENIOR PROGRAMS, Blacksburg Community Center, 725 Patrick Henry Drive. Joy Herbert, 961-1134:
Register by Friday for the trip July 12 to Mercer Mall, W.Va. Transportation is free and leaves the center at 9 a.m. and returns at 2:45 p.m. Lunch is on your own.
The center is closed Tuesday to observe Independence Day.
Register by July 10 for the trip July 17 to visit Explore Park, Roanoke. Travelers should pack a lunch. Transportation is free and leaves the center at 9 a.m. and returns at 4 p.m. Admission to the park is $4.
CHRISTIANSBURG SENIOR CENTER, 655 Montgomery St. Sherry Kostric, 382-8173:
A mystery trip is Friday. Transportation for seniors is $3, and leaves the National Guard Armory, College and Depot streets, at 9 a.m.
The center is closed Tuesday to observe Independence Day.
Register by Monday for the punch quilting class that starts July 6, 6-8 p.m., at the Christiansburg Recreation Center, 95 College St.
Town residents, $6; non-residents, $11. Register at the rec center.
Travel July 7 to Back to Bob's in Rich Creek to pick blueberries. Transportation for seniors is $4 and leaves the armory at 8:30 a.m.
RETIRED AND SENIOR VOLUNTEER PROGRAM, 1 Franklin St., Courthouse Annex, Christiansburg. Victoria Scott, 382-5775:
Today, the Christiansburg group visits English Meadow at 1:30 p.m. for a birthday party; the afternoon group visits Meadowbrook at 2 p.m.
Thursday, it's the monthly cleanup. Participants should wear comfortable clothing. RSVP provides a brown bag lunch.
The RSVP office is closed Monday and Tuesday to observe Independence Day.
July 8, travel to the Salem Fair. The vans leave the Courthouse parking lot, 10:30 a.m. Lunch is on your at K&W cafeteria. Fair admission is free. Call RSVP for reservations.
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!
The center is closed Tuesday to observe Independence Day, but everyone's welcome at the gala July 4 celebration in Bisset Park, concluding with the fireworks display at sundown.
July 5, a free blood pressure screening is 10 a.m.-noon
July 7, travel to Fashion Outlet, Ryan's Steakhouse and New River Valley Mall, Christiansburg. The van leaves at 9:30 a.m. It's $2 for transportation.
GILES COUNTY SENIOR CENTER: 1320 Wenonah Ave., Pearisburg. Betty Letsinger, 921-3924:
The center is closed Monday and Tuesday to observe Independence Day.
Seniors swim for free every day, 11-11:45 a.m., weather permitting, in the Pearisburg town pool.
Schedule change: During June and July, the swim therapy program meets Mondays and Thursdays (except Monday, July 3). 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.
The nutrition program is Thursdays, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
PULASKI SENIOR CENTER, 106 N. Washington Ave. Tina Faiszt, 980-1000:
The Dine 'Round Club has breakfast today at Country Kitchen in Christiansburg. Transportation leaves the center at 8:30 a.m.
The center will be closed Monday and Tuesday to observe Independence Day. Trip signup for July is Wednesday, July 5.
Free blood pressure screening is July 6, 10 a.m. -noon.
July 8, travel to Chateau Morrisette jazz concert. $12 includes transportation and admission. The van leaves at 10:30 a.m.
SENIOR SHORTS
Social Security Administration: A representative visits the Christiansburg National Guard Armory, College and Depot streets, July 6, and the Radford Senior Center, 27 First St., July 11, 9:30 a.m.-1 p.m. (800) 772-1213.
Beginning Weight Training: For those 55 and older, basic weight training concepts using Nautilus and other equipment. Tuesdays and Thursdays, July 11-27, 11 a.m.-12:15 p.m., Fitness Connection, 1100 N. Main St., Blacksburg. Free for Fitness Connection members; $15 for non-members. 953-1044.
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