Roanoke Times
Copyright (c) 1995, Landmark Communications, Inc.
DATE: WEDNESDAY, July 5, 1995 TAG: 9507050038
SECTION: CURRENT PAGE: NRV4 EDITION: NEW RIVER VALLEY
SOURCE: RICK LINDQUIST
DATELINE: LENGTH: Long
Ruth Leftwich Harmon, Christiansburg, for "An Appalachian Escapade."
Beatrice W. King, Christiansburg, for "That Cupp Bunch."
Lila Lane, Blacksburg, for "Wifely Duties."
Eva S. Rogers, Pulaski, for "The Horse."
Mrs. L.E. Shaw and Mrs. George Davis for "A Talky Story - Zita and the Fairies."
Edith C. White, Dublin, for "Ode to the Senior Citizen"
Debbie Douthat coordinates activities for seniors at the college. "They have so much talent," she said. To drum up interest - and submittals - Douthat said she visited various gatherings for seniors. At least one of the winners had attended a creative writing class at New River this spring.
A panel of college faculty and staff members judged the entries.
Rogers, Harmon and White attended the recent awards ceremony. All winners got a plaque and a booklet of the stories submitted for the competition, which will become an annual event. The school some three dozen entries.
Entries for the New River Community College's poetry contest are due by July 31.
Douthat has more information on these and other activities for seniors at 674-3600, ext. 292.
\ SENIOR GATHERINGS
Today's the last day to reserve a spot for Tuesday's area-wide Retired and Senior Volunteer Program picnic at Bisset Park, Radford, shelter 1. It starts at 11 a.m. Lunch is provided. All RSVP members are welcome. Call 382-5775.
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.
Friday, 1 p.m., the American Association of Retired Persons Pearisburg chapter meets, Giles County Senior Center, 1320 Wenonah Ave.
Tuesday, 7 p.m., the Roanoke Valley Chorus of Sweet Adelines International sings at The Oaks, Richfield Retirement Community, 3615 W. Main St., Salem (exit 137 off Interstate 81). It's free. Refreshments follow. Joan Price, 380-6537.
The Riverboat Ramblers entertain Tuesday, 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
PULASKI SENIOR CENTER, 106 N. Washington Ave. Tina Faiszt, 980-1000:
July trip signup by telephone begins today, 9 a.m.; in-person registration starts at 10:30 a.m.
Free blood pressure screening is Thursday, 10 a.m. -noon.
Saturday, travel to Chateau Morrisette for the '95 Black Dog jazz concert. The Swamp Cats perform. $12 includes transportation and admission. The van leaves at 10:30 a.m.
BLACKSBURG SENIOR PROGRAMS, Blacksburg Community Center, 725 Patrick Henry Drive. Joy Herbert, 961-1134:
Signup is underway for the AARP "55 Alive" mature driver refresher class July 24-25, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. It's $8. Deadline to register is July 20, and space is limited.
Register by Friday for the coffee-brunch get together Monday, 10 a.m.-noon. Free pastries, fruit, coffee and juice.
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.
Register by Monday for the trip July 17 to visit Explore Park, Roanoke. Travelers should pack a lunch. Free transportation leaves the center at 9 a.m. and returns at 4 p.m. Park admission is $4.
CHRISTIANSBURG SENIOR CENTER, 655 Montgomery St. Sherry Kostric, 382-8173
Friday, pick blueberries at Back to Bob's, Rich Creek. Transportation for seniors is $4 and leaves the National Guard Armory, College and Depot streets, 8:30 a.m.
Tuesday, 10:30 a.m.-noon, free blood sugar screening.
Tuesday, 10:15 a.m.-12:15 p.m., free mystery movie. Refreshments.
July 12, 10:30-11:30 a.m., Heritage Home Health Care conducts a free blood pressure screening.
RETIRED AND SENIOR VOLUNTEER PROGRAM, 1 Franklin St., Courthouse Annex, Christiansburg. Victoria Scott, 382-5775:
Today, the Christiansburg morning group visits Heritage Hall at 10 a.m.; the afternoon group visits at 2 p.m.
Thursday, 10 a.m., the Rockathon committee meets at the annex.
Thursday, 1:30 p.m., the Blacksburg group works on the SHARE mailing at New River Community Action.
Saturday, travel to the Salem Fair. Vans leave the Courthouse parking lot at 10:30 a.m. Lunch is on your at K&W cafeteria. Fair admission is free. Reservations required.
Monday, 9 a.m., the quilters begin the RSVP quilt at the annex.
Monday, 2 p.m., the Shawsville group visits Meadowbrook Nursing Home for a birthday party.
RADFORD SENIOR CENTER, 27 First St. Mary Jane Harmon, 731-3634:
Wednesday, a free blood pressure screening is 10 a.m.-noon
Friday, 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.
The walking group meets in the Radford Recreation Department gym Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, 9 a.m. Free. Sneakers only!
GILES COUNTY SENIOR CENTER: 1320 Wenonah Ave., Pearisburg. Betty Letsinger, 921-3924:
Seniors swim for free every day, 11-11:45 a.m., weather permitting, in the Pearisburg town pool.
During July, the swim therapy program meets Mondays and Thursdays. Transportation leaves the center at 1:15 p.m. for the Blacksburg Aquatic Center.
Bible Study is Tuesdays, 1-2 p.m.
Legal Aid this month is Tuesday, July 11, 2-4:30 p.m. Call (800) 468-1366 for an appointment.
The nutrition program is Thursdays, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
Flexible Fitness: The Arthritis Workout meets Thursdays, 1-1:30 p.m.
\ SENIOR SHORTS
Number 99: Ruby Mae Myers of Radford turned 99 on June 30. Family and friends held a gala birthday celebration last weekend at Central United Methodist Church, where she's a member.
Social Security Administration: A representative visits the Christiansburg National Guard Armory, College and Depot streets, Thursday, and the Radford Senior Center, 27 First St., Tuesday, 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 is 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 (that's only a week from Saturday) 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