Roanoke Times
Copyright (c) 1995, Landmark Communications, Inc.
DATE: WEDNESDAY, September 27, 1995 TAG: 9509270042
SECTION: CURRENT PAGE: NRV-4 EDITION: NEW RIVER VALLEY
SOURCE: TRACY GALLIMORE
DATELINE: LENGTH: Long
This quilt upon my bed,
Is like a book, to be read.
There is a story in every patch,
Uneven pieces never match.
Nimble fingers from strong loving hands,
Made fancy stitches around the bands.
Checkered gingham from my pinafore,
Striped curtains that hung over the door.
A strip of serge from Dad's old pants,
The ones he wore to the country dance.
When winter comes, and the north winds blow,
I'll snuggle under that quilt, and wait for the snow.
- "Patch Work Quilt" by Rose Burnett, Radford
The room was filled with smiling faces, bright autumn flowers and the sound of mellowed voices reading from the heart. Award recipients rose to the sound of applause and stood before the gathering to read their winning poems. Laughter came easily for humorous poems while more serious pieces inspired thoughtful silences or small sighs. At the end, handshakes and hugs abounded at an awards reception for the poetry contest sponsored by New River Community College's Division of Arts and Sciences. The event was held Friday at the college.
The 17th Annual Poetry Contest For Senior Citizens resulted in 10 winners from the New River Valley. The local winners were Vivian Brezeale, Rose Burnett, Irving Burton, Caroline Pace Chermside, Solomon Goldstein, Ed Moorer, Devota Pack, Jeffery Stewart, Nancy Jean Thorton, and Eloise Turner.
NRCC's Debbie Douthat and Shirley Mann coordinated the contest. Douthat is excited by the number of seniors participating in the contest year after year. The level of participation and interest inspired Douthat to create a second contest last year for short stories.
GATHERINGS
The Senior Discussion Group continues a series of sessions focused on hearing health care. Upcoming sessions are Thursday and Oct. 5. The session Thursday addresses "Identification of Hearing Loss" and "Amplification." The Oct. 5 session is "Assistive Listening Devices" and "Laws And Policies Concerning Hearing Health Care." 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
CHRISTIANSBURG SENIOR CENTER, 655 Montgomery St. Sherry Kostric, 382-8173:
Thursday, noon, Hobby Day. Join friends for lunch and work on a hobby.
Friday, 8:30 a.m., Appomattox Court House trip. Transportation fee: $4 for seniors, $8 for ages 21-54.
RETIRED AND SENIOR VOLUNTEER PROGRAM, 1 Franklin St., Courthouse Annex, Christiansburg. Victoria Scott, 382-5775:
Today, 8 a.m., trip to Salem for K&W Cafeteria, Dixie Caverns and Pottery Shop. Breakfast is on your own.
Thursday, 10 a.m., price yard sale items.
Friday, 8 a.m.- 2 p.m., yard sale in old Angle's parking lot.
Monday, noon, White's Chapel Church, Shawsville, Shawsville group luncheon. All volunteers invited.
Tuesday, 2 p.m., Warm Hearth group visits Heritage Hall Nursing Home.
Oct. 4, 10 a.m., clean up at Pandapas Pond for both Christiansburg groups. Lunch provided.
Oct. 5, 1:30 p.m., SHARE mailing, Blacksburg group.
RADFORD SENIOR CENTER, 27 First St. Mary Jane Harmon, 731-3634:
Today, 9 a.m. walk in gym; 10 a.m., creative writing; 1-4 p.m., bridge.
Friday, 9 a.m. walk in gym.
Monday, 9 a.m, walk in gym;10 a.m., bridge; 1 p.m., canasta.
Tuesday, 10 a.m., ceramics and quilting.
Wednesday, 9 a.m. walk in gym; 10 a.m. - noon, free blood pressure clinic; 10 a.m., creative writing; 1 p.m. Flexible Fitness.
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.
Wednesday, bridge 1-4.
nThursday, 12:30 p.m, Sharing Grief group meets
Monday, ceramics 9 a.m.; cards, 1-4
Tuesday, singing, 2 p.m.; Legal Aid, 2 p.m., ceramics, 1-4.
PULASKI SENIOR CENTER, 106 N. Washington Ave. Tina Faiszt, 980-1000:
Today, 12:30 p.m., Dine Round Club, Virginia Deli.
Thursday, 8:30 a.m., trip to W.Va. Exhibition Coal Mine. $15 includes tour and transportation.
Fridays, 1-4 p.m., cards.
Sunday, 1 p.m., trip to Virginia/Carolina Craftsman Fall Classic Crafts show, $7 is admission and transportation.
Mondays, 1-3 p.m., ceramics.
BLACKSBURG SENIOR PROGRAMS, Blacksburg Community Center, 725 Patrick Henry Drive. Joy Herbert, 961-1134:
Thursday, 9:30 a.m. coffee, 10-11 a.m. Discussion Days program, "Embryo Transfer - Reproduction in Cattle."
Registration begins Monday and ends Oct. 18 for Oct. 21 trip to Bridge Day, New River Gorge, Fayetteville, West Va. Food, crafts, music. Van leaves 9 a.m. and returns 5 p.m. Lunch is own your own. $4 transportation.
Registration begins Monday and ends Oct. 23 for Oct. 25 trip to historic Lexington. Includes tours of Stonewall Jackson House and George C. Marshall Museum. Van leaves 8:30 a.m. and returns 6 p.m. Lunch at 11:30 a.m. and is own your own. $4 transportation, $3.50 house tour, and $1.50 museum admission. nRegistration begins Monday and ends Oct. 27 for Nov. 1 Wytheville shopping trip. Factory Merchants Outlet Mall, Snoopers Antique and Craft Mall, P.J.'s Christmas Store. Van leaves 9 a.m. and returns 6 p.m. Lunch is on your own. $4 transportation fee.
Oct. 5, 9:30 a.m. coffee, 10-11 a.m. Discussion Days program, "Assistive Listening Devices" and "Laws and Policies Concerning Hearing Health Care."
Registration ends Oct. 6 for Oct. 18 trip to the Woodberry Inn, Blue Ridge Parkway. Van leaves 10:30 a.m. and returns 3 p.m. $15 includes transportation and lunch.
Registration continues through Oct. 11 for Oct. 12, 1-3 p.m., Making Money With Your Computer. $8.
Registration continues through Oct. 13 for Oct. 16 and 18, 9 a.m, 55 Alive Defensive Driving. $8.
WARM HEARTH VILLAGE, Blacksburg, Warm Hearth Village Activity Center, Line Dance Made Easy, Tuesdays, 9:30 a.m., beginners, 10 a.m., all levels, 552-1498.
SENIOR SHORTS
American Association of Retired Persons, Highland Chapter No. 53 Potluck meeting, Tuesday, noon, Fellowship Hall, Cambria Baptist Church. Program is on energy with speaker from Appalachian Power Company. Nancy Walker, 382-7139.
Montgomery county RSVP is in need of yard sale items for Friday's yard sale, 8 a.m.-2 p.m., old Angle's lot, Christiansburg. Accepting glassware, furniture, collectibles, clothing or any other items. To donate, call the office or come by Courthouse Annex, 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m.
Senior Arts and Crafts Show: Applications for the 17th annual event are 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