Roanoke Times
Copyright (c) 1995, Landmark Communications, Inc.
DATE: WEDNESDAY, July 12, 1995 TAG: 9507120040
SECTION: CURRENT PAGE: NRV-4 EDITION: NEW RIVER VALLEY
SOURCE: RICK LINDQUIST
DATELINE: LENGTH: Long
Pageant director Dotty Talbott reports that of the seven contestants who have signed up so far, none is from the New River Valley, although she has three or four possibilities.
The $250 entry fee includes lodging, meals and incidentals.
Talbott said she's hoping to have 15 contestants for the pageant, which, she likes to emphasize, "is not a beauty contest" but a chance for seniors to "share their talent, poise and vitality." and have fun.
Lowell Hill will be the master of ceremonies. Bob Thomas of Radford is the pageant's producer-director.
Eligible seniors must be at least 55. Talbott has more details at 674-5534.
"To agree to disagree without being disagreeable" is one of the goals of the Blacksburg News and Views Discussion Group for seniors. The group, which alternates Thursdays with the Senior Discussion Group, has scheduled a series of sessions dealing with the public schools.
The first is Thursday, when Regina Smith and Mary Biggs present "The Impact of Governing Bodies on our Classrooms." Smith is president of the Montgomery County Council Parent-Teacher Association; Biggs, a Virginia Tech graduate and second-grade teacher, is also the Democratic Party candidate for the District F seat on the Montgomery County Board of Supervisors.
Later gatherings will examine the Focus 2006 goals and look at current and future issues in county schools.
Meanwhile, the Senior Discussion Group continues its series on the welfare system. Thursday, July 20, the question is: "If you were running the welfare system today, how would you do it?"
Both discussion groups meet at the Blacksburg Community Center, 725 Patrick Henry Drive. Sessions start at 9:30 a.m. with conversation and coffee. Programs begin at 10 a.m.
Joy Herbert has more information at 961-1134.
MORE SENIOR GATHERINGS
The New River Valley Agency on Aging is the program topic when the New River Valley Community Council meets Monday, 10 a.m., at the Giles County Senior Center, 1320 Wenonah Ave., Pearisburg. Evelyn Miles, 382-9346.
The Center for Women's Health educational seminar is Tuesday, 10:30 a.m. at the Christiansburg Recreation Center, 95 College St.
The Whitts perform Tuesday, 7 p.m., in the gazebo, Bisset Park, Radford. Free. (In case of rain, the concert will be held in Shelter 1.) Blankets or lawn chairs recommended.
The American Association of Retired Persons Radford chapter holds a potluck supper July 19, 5 p.m., at the Radford Senior Center, 27 First St. Mary Jane Harmon, 731-3634.
The sixth annual Senior Yard Sale is Saturday, July 22, 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Christiansburg National Guard Armory, College and Depot streets. Vender registration ends July 19. Participants must be 55 or older. It's $2 per table. 382-8173.
The American Association of Retired Persons Narrows chapter 502 meets July 21, 12:30 p.m., at the Giles County Senior Center, 1320 Wenonah Ave., Pearisburg.
SENIOR ACTIVITIES
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.
The nutrition program is Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursday an 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
Flexible Fitness: The Arthritis Workout meets Thursdays, 1-1:30 p.m.
Friday, 1 p.m., Podiatrist Dr. Margaret Meredith offers a free foot exam.
Bible Study is Tuesdays, 1-2 p.m.
The Senior Center advisory board meets Tuesday, 2 p.m., at the Giles County Administrator's Office.
PULASKI SENIOR CENTER, 106 N. Washington Ave. Tina Faiszt, 980-1000:
Thursday, coffee hour and work on SHARE bags get under way at 9:30 a.m.
Friday, travel to Hungry Mother State Park for the arts and crafts festival. Transportation is $5 and leaves the center at 9 a.m. with a stop for breakfast, on your own, at Bob Evans in Wytheville.
July 19, see the movie of your choice at New River Valley Mall Movies. Transportation is $2 and leaves the center at 8:30 a.m. Lunch is on your own; free time at the mall follows.
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.
The Dine Out Lunch Bunch meets July 26 to travel to Mountain View Italian Kitchen in Ironto. Transportation is $2. Registration ends July 19.
CHRISTIANSBURG SENIOR CENTER, 655 Montgomery St. Sherry Kostric, 382-8173
Today, 10:30-11:30 a.m., Heritage Home Health Care conducts a free blood pressure screening.
Friday, travel to Cass, W.Va., to ride the Cass Scenic Railroad. Transportation for seniors is $5 and leaves the National Guard Armory, College and Depot streets, at 7 a.m. Train tickets are $14. Participants should pack a lunch.
RETIRED AND SENIOR VOLUNTEER PROGRAM, 1 Franklin St., Courthouse Annex, Christiansburg. Victoria Scott, 382-5775:
Today, 10 a.m., both Christiansburg groups visit Meadowbrook
Today, 10 a.m., the Rockathon committee meets in the Annex.
Thursday, the Pandapas Pond clean up starts at 10 a.m. Lunch is provided. (Rain date is July 20.)
Monday, 9 a.m., the quilters meet in the Annex.
Monday, 2 p.m., the Shawsville group helps with a mailing at New River Community Action.
Tuesday, 2 p.m., the Warm Hearth and McCoy groups join for a visit to English Meadow.
July 20, 2 p.m., the Blacksburg group visits English Meadow.
RADFORD SENIOR CENTER, 27 First St. Mary Jane Harmon, 731-3634:
Friday, 9:15 am., travel to Mabry Mill on the Blue Ridge Parkway. Transportation is $2 and leaves the center at 9:15 a.m.
Flexible Fitness: The Arthritis Workout is Thursdays, 1 p.m.
The walking group meets in the Radford Recreation Department gym Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, 9 a.m. Free. Sneakers only!
SENIOR SHORTS
1995 Legacy Quilt Show: Applications are available starting Monday, Christiansburg Senior Center, 655 Montgomery St., and at Christiansburg Parks and Recreation, 95 College St. The show is open to all adults. The show is set for Sept. 16, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. - during the Wilderness Trail Festival - at the Christiansburg National Guard Armory.
Veterans Administration: A representative visits the Christiansburg National Guard Armory, College and Depot streets, Tuesday, 1-3 p.m.
Social Security Administration: A representative visits the Christiansburg National Guard Armory, College and Depot streets, July 20. (800) 772-1213.
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. 240
by CNB