
                         Roanoke Times
                 Copyright (c) 1995, Landmark Communications, Inc.

DATE: WEDNESDAY, September 6, 1995                   TAG: 9509060069
SECTION: CURRENT                    PAGE: NRV-4   EDITION: NEW RIVER VALLEY 
SOURCE: TRACY GALLIMORE
DATELINE:                                 LENGTH: Long

MONTGOMERY RSVP APPLE BUTTER JAMBOREE SEPT. 13

The Retired and Senior Volunteer Program of Montgomery County volunteers will make apple butter on Sept. 13, starting at 5 a.m., at Park United Methodist Church, Park Street, Christiansburg. Apple butter will be sold at Christiansburg's Wilderness Trail Festival Sept. 16. Proceeds will go toward repairs on aging vans, holiday and birthday parties for nursing home residents, Christmas stockings, newsletter publication and a volunteer recognition luncheon. On Monday and Tuesday, volunteers will peel about 20 bushels of apples. The jamboree will begin before dawn on Wednesday. Apple butter makers will mix ingredients and stirrers will work in shifts. Canning will be done on site and volunteers will decorate jars. Those interested in seeing apple butter made the old-fashioned way are invited to stop by the church anytime Sept. 13. RSVP is in need of canning jars, rings, lids and sugar. They will arrange to pick up donated items. Call Jo Lambert, 382-5775, for further information.

SENIOR GATHERINGS

Anthony Lolli moderates a general discussion Thursday when the Blacksburg Seniors News and Views Group meets. The Senior Discussion Group continues a series of sessions focused on hearing health care. Upcoming sessions are Sept. 21 and Oct. 5. The session Thursday addresses "Hearing and Hearing Loss." The Sept. 21 session is "Identification of Hearing Loss" and "Amplification." Both groups meet at the Blacksburg Community Center, 725 Patrick Henry Drive. Conversation and coffee begin at 9:30 a.m. The program is 10 -11 a.m. Joy Herbert, 961-1134.

SENIOR ACTIVITIES

RETIRED AND SENIOR VOLUNTEER PROGRAM, 1 Franklin St., Courthouse Annex, Christiansburg. Victoria Scott, 382-5775:

Today, Montgomery County Courthouse, Christiansburg groups work on mailings. Morning group, 10 a.m.; afternoon group, 2 p.m.

Thursday, 1:30 p.m., SHARE mailing, Community Action building.

Monday, 10 a.m., Shawsville group will peel apples for apple butter, Park United Methodist Church, Park Street, Christiansburg; Quilters meet, 10 a.m., annex.

Tuesday, noon, Christiansburg luncheon, St. Paul United Methodist Church. Bring a covered dish; volunteers peel apples, 2 p.m.

Sept. 13, 5 a.m., apple butter making at Park United Methodist Church.

Sept. 14, 10 a.m., Park Church cleanup; 10 a.m., Blacksburg group will decorate jars.

Sept. 16, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., apple butter sale, Wilderness Trail Festival, Main Street, Christiansburg.

RADFORD SENIOR CENTER, 27 First St. Mary Jane Harmon, 731-3634:

Today 10 a.m.-noon, free blood pressure screening.

Friday, 10 a.m., van trip to Tanglewood Mall.

Monday, 10 a.m., free movie, "Sleepless In Seattle."

Sept. 15, 9:15 a.m., van trip to Mabry Mill.

Mondays, 1 p.m., canasta.

Tuesdays, 10 a.m., ceramics and quilting.

Wednesdays, 10 a.m., creative writing, 1-4 p.m., bridge.

Thursdays, 1-4 p.m., bridge.

GILES COUNTY SENIOR CENTER: 1320 Wenonah Ave., Pearisburg. Betty Letsinger, 921-3924:

The swim therapy program at the Blacksburg Aquatic Center meets Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, weather permitting. Transportation leaves at 9:30 a.m.

Fridays and Mondays, ceramics.

Tuesdays, 1-2 p.m., Bible study; 2 p.m., free movies.

Giles seniors interested in computer classes may call or visit the center.

PULASKI SENIOR CENTER, 106 N. Washington Ave. Tina Faiszt, 980-1000:

Thursday, 10 a.m.-noon, blood pressure screening.

Sunday, 11 a.m., leave the center for brunch at Mountain Lake. $25, includes meal and transportation.

Sept. 13, 10 a.m., talent show and covered dish luncheon, Montgomery County Park, Christiansburg. Admission is a covered dish.

Sept. 19, 11 a.m, round table discussion, NRV Legal Aid Society. $2 for lunch. Reserve seat by Sept. 18.

Sept. 21, leave center 10 a.m. for Valley View and Tanglewood Malls in Roanoke. $3 for transportation.

BLACKSBURG SENIOR PROGRAMS, Blacksburg Community Center, 725 Patrick Henry Drive. Joy Herbert, 961-1134:

Trip to historic Newbern on Thursday. Trip includes a stop at the Wilderness Road Regional Museum, a tour of the town and dinner at Wilderness Inn. Transportation is $3. The van leaves 2 p.m. and returns 7 p.m. Museum admission is $1. Dinner is on your own.

Monday, 10 a.m.-noon, pancake breakfast, Blacksburg Community Center. Free.

Sept. 13, 11 a.m., talent show and luncheon, , outdoor amphitheater, 410 County Road, Blacksburg. Covered dish is the price of admission.

Sept. 14, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., pottery workshop, Gene Franck's studio, 407 Piedmont St., Blacksburg. Cost is $8.

Registration ends Sept. 15 for Peaks of Otter trip, Sept. 20, leave center 10:30 a.m., return 3:30 p.m. Transportation $2, lunch $5-8.

Sept. 18, noon-2 p.m., free movie "Maverick."

CHRISTIANSBURG SENIOR CENTER, 655 Montgomery St. Sherry Kostric, 382-8173:

Go apple picking at the The Apple Barn, Troutville, Friday. Transportation is $4 and leaves the National Guard Armory at 9 a.m.

Tuesday, 10:30-noon, blood sugar screening. Free.

SENIOR SHORTS

1995 Legacy Quilt Show: Deadline for entry is today. Show is Sept. 16, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. - during the Wilderness Trail Festival - Christiansburg National Guard Armory. Applications available at Christiansburg Senior Center, 655 Montgomery St., and at Christiansburg Parks and Recreation, 95 College St. Sherry Kostric, 382-8173.

Social Security Administration: A representative visits the Christiansburg National Guard Armory on Thursday, 9:30 a.m.-1 p.m. and the Radford Senior Center, Sept. 12, 9:30 a.m.-1 p.m.

Senior Arts and Crafts Show: Applications for the 17th annual event available at the Christiansburg Senior Center, 655 Montgomery St. Show is Oct. 27-28, Christiansburg National Guard Armory, College and Depot streets. Open to exhibitors 55 or older; Christiansburg residents have priority. $10 per table, limit two. Sherry Kostric, 382-8173.

Senior Employment Program: Job placement assistance and skills training for job seekers 55 years or older. New River Valley Agency on Aging, 980-7720 or 639-9677.

by CNB