ROANOKE TIMES
Copyright (c) 1996, Roanoke Times
DATE: Wednesday, January 31, 1996 TAG: 9601310028
SECTION: CURRENT PAGE: NRV-6 EDITION: NEW RIVER VALLEY
COLUMN: For Seniors
SOURCE: TRACY GALLIMORE
The Cardiac Therapy and Intervention Center at Virginia Tech has served the New River Valley since 1976. The nonprofit organization offers medically supervised exercise and disease risk-factor reduction services for individuals with heart disease. Preventative exercise programs are available to help people reduce the risk for developing cardiovascular disease. A supervised aquatic exercise program is also available. For more information, call 231-7277.
COLUMBIA MONTGOMERY REGIONAL HOSPITAL (Center for Women's Health Education)
* Pick up free information packets from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m on: Feb. 1, Controlling High Blood Pressure; Feb. 6, Healthy Heart Recipes; Feb. 12, Lowering Your Cholesterol; Feb. 29, Women and Heart Disease.
* Stop in for free screenings: Feb. 2, 8, 13 and 28, blood pressure; Feb. 5 and 16, weight, height and frame size; Feb. 7 and 21, vision.
* Feb. 19, 1-5 p.m., Adult Heartsaver CPR. Four-hour course with American Heart Association certification. Jill Christopher is the instructor. Course is free in recognition of American Heart Month, but space is limited. Registration is required. 381-6298.
* Feb. 20, 7-8 p.m., ``Understanding Heart Attack.'' Lynn Leary, cardiac rehab nurse at Columbia Montgomery Regional Hospital discusses heart attack signs, symptoms and prevention. Registration is required. 381-6298.
* Feb. 22, 7-10 a.m., Healthy Heart Full Cholesterol Profile will be offered. Profile includes total blood cholesterol, HDL and LDL cholesterol, total cholesterol/HDL ratio, triglycerides, blood sugar level, VLDL, LDL, and cardiac risk factor analysis. Participants must fast for 14 hours prior to exam for accurate results. Registration is required. $20. 381-6298, Heart Attack Risk Assessment, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
* Feb. 24, 7:30 p.m.-midnight. The Montgomery Unit of the American Heart Association and Columbia Montgomery Regional Hospital are sponsoring the Third Annual New River Valley Heart Ball Benefit Dinner and Dance at Virginia Tech's German Club. Black tie optional. Don and the Deltones plays. Tickets: 953-5350.
* Feb. 27, 7-8 p.m., ``The Heart Attack That Never Was: Chest Pain - If It's Not A Heart Attack, What Is It?''; 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., ``Heart to Heart'' support group for people who are concerned about heart issues. Registration is required. 381-6298.
RADFORD COMMUNITY HOSPITAL A cardiac risk assessment, ``HeartNet Heart Profile,'' will be offered Feb. 17, 7-11 a.m., at the Norwood Center in Radford, and Feb. 23 at Giles Memorial Hospital. The profile includes a computerized risk assessment that combines habits and family history to determine a person's risk for heart disease. Participants will get a personalized report and heart disease prevention information. The cost is $20.
Both hospitals offer "Early Response," a free program on early warning signs of a heart attack. Call (800) 422-8482 for an appointment.
``Enlightened Hearts'' meeting for all people with heart problems or concerns (prior heart attack, coronary surgery, heart disease, information and group support from professionals), Feb. 19, St. Albans Psychiatric Hospital's Tea Room, 731-2721.
``Weight Control'' information and support group meets Feb. 27, 6:30 p.m., Radford Wellness Center. 639-3241.
Radford Community Hospital Wellness Center February membership special is an additional month free for people who join in February. To schedule a tour, call 639-3241.
THE BODY SHOP, an aerobic studio for women offers aerobic classes for people at all fitness levels. The first class is free.
WARM HEARTH VILLAGE, Blacksburg, Warm Hearth Village Activity Center, Line Dance Made Easy, Thursdays, 2:15 p.m., beginners, 2:30 p.m., all levels, 552-1498.
CHRISTIANSBURG SENIOR CENTER, 655 Montgomery St. Sherry Kostric, 382-8173:
* Ongoing activities are exercise groups, aerobics, cards, hobbies, billiards and Bible study.
* Today, 10:30 a.m., Basic Skin Care class. Diane Galinaitis instructs.
* Friday, 9 a.m., van departs for The General Store, Buena Vista. Lunch at The Green Forest Restaurant. Transportation is $4, seniors; $8, ages 21-54.
* Monday, Feb. 5, and Feb. 12, 9-11 a.m., Grannie Ripple afghan class. $4, seniors; $8 ages 21-54.
* Tuesday, 10:30 a.m., Coffee hour; 11 a.m., gospel sing-along.
* Feb. 7, 10-11 a.m., blood pressure screening.
* Feb. 8, 1-3 p.m., free tax assistance by appointment; 6:30-8:30 a.m., How To Enjoy Your Photos, $10 town residents, $15 nonresidents.
* Feb. 9, 9:30 a.m., Senior Athletes of Montgomery County will be available to fill out NRV local Olympic applications.
* Feb. 10, 9:30 a.m., van departs for Salem Gun Show, Salem Civic Center. Transportation fee is $3, seniors; $6, ages 21-54. Admission is $4.
RETIRED AND SENIOR VOLUNTEER PROGRAM, 1 Franklin St., Courthouse Annex, Christiansburg. Victoria Scott, 382-5775:
* Today, 10 a.m., Christiansburg morning group visits Heritage Hall; 2 p.m., Christiansburg afternoon group visits Meadow Brook.
* Thursday, 1:30 p.m., Blacksburg group will do SHARE mailing, Community Action Building.
* Monday, noon, Shawsville luncheon, White Memorial Church, Shawsville, for all RSVP members. Bring a covered dish.
* Tuesday, noon, Christiansburg luncheon, St. Paul United Methodist Church, Christiansburg, for all RSVP members. Bring a covered dish.
* Feb. 7, 9 a.m., Christiansburg morning group will assemble mailing, Montgomery County Courthouse; 2 p.m., Christiansburg afternoon group will work on mailing.
* Feb. 8, 10 a.m., Blacksburg group will work on mailing, Montgomery County Courthouse.
RADFORD SENIOR CENTER, 27 First St. Mary Jane Harmon, 731-3634:
* Ongoing activities are walking, cards, ceramics, quilting, exercise and creative writing.
* Feb. 9, 10 a.m., van departs for Tanglewood Mall, Roanoke.
GILES COUNTY SENIOR CENTER: 1320 Wenonah Ave., Pearisburg. Betty Letsinger, 921-3924:
* Ongoing activities are walking, line dancing, cards, ceramics and singing. The swim therapy program at the Blacksburg Aquatic Center meets Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, weather permitting. Transportation leaves at 9:30 a.m.
* Thursday, 1-2 p.m., "Dancing Grannies" exercise class.
* Friday, 12:30 p.m., American Association of Retired Persons No.445 program. Presenter is Katheryn Smith, 911 coordinator for Giles County.
* Feb. 8, 1-2 p.m., "Dancing Grannies" exercise class.
* Feb. 9, 1:30 p.m., Sharing Grief group meets.
PULASKI SENIOR CENTER, 106 N. Washington Ave. Tina Faiszt, 980-1000:
* Ongoing activities are ceramics and cards.
* Thursday, 10 a.m.-noon, blood pressure and glucose screening.
* Tuesday, 9 a.m., call in registration for trips. Trips are Feb. 15, Mercer Mall, Princeton, W.Va.; Feb. 27, Southern Spring Show, Charlotte, N.C.
* Feb. 7, 10-noon, income tax assistance.
* Feb. 8, 9:30 a.m., coffee hour.
BLACKSBURG SENIOR PROGRAMS, Blacksburg Community Center, 725 Patrick Henry Drive. Joy Herbert, 961-1134:
* Ongoing activities are canasta and bridge. Classes available in computers, ceramics, art, calligraphy and bridge. Exercise programs include: Tuesdays, 10-11 a.m., indoor tennis; Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, 9-10 a.m., walking group; Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, 8:45-9:45 a.m., Seniors Aerobics.
* Today, 11:30 a.m., van departs for lunch at the Morning Glory Cafe, Christiansburg. Transportation is free: 1-4 p.m., first of eight classes, Multisensory Phonics Tutoring. Tutoring Center, 104 Silver Leaf Lane. $25.
* Thursday, 9:30 a.m., Conversation and Coffee; 10-11 a.m., program: "Retired Senior Volunteer Program."
* Monday, 8:30-10:30 a.m., first class, Basic Computer II.
* Feb. 8, 9:30 a.m., Conversation and Coffee; 10-11 a.m., program: "Perceptions Aren't Everything with Foreigners." Presenter is Darlene Grega, Cranwell International Center.
Senior Shorts
* Free Tax Assistance: Beginning Feb. 8, the Christiansburg Senior Center and the American Association for Retired Persons will offer free tax assistance to senior citizens at the Christiansburg Senior Center, 655 Montgomery St. Make appointments now by calling 382-8173.
* Senior Employment Program: Job placement assistance and skills training for job-seekers 55 or older. New River Valley Agency on Aging, 980-7720 or 639-9677.
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