ROANOKE TIMES
Copyright (c) 1996, Roanoke Times
DATE: Wednesday, May 1, 1996 TAG: 9605010043
SECTION: CURRENT PAGE: NRV-10 EDITION: NEW RIVER VALLEY
COLUMN: for seniors
SOURCE: TRACY GALLIMORE
Betty Hanbury of Christiansburg won a gold medal at the Senior Olympics for her skills in billiards.
The 1996 New River Valley Senior Games wrapped up April 22. One hundred and two participants from Montgomery, Giles, Floyd and Roanoke counties won 242 medals, including 137 gold, 71 silver and 34 bronze. Games included basketball, billiards, bowling, canasta, cards, croquet, discus, Frisbee, golf, horseshoes, mini golf, riflery, shot put, softball hit and throw, swimming, 50-meter run, one-quarter-mile walk and 1-mile walk.
Though the NRV Senior Games were not a qualifying event, they helped athletes prepare for the Virginia State Senior Olympics at the College of William and Mary in Williamsburg from May 29 through June 1. Twenty-five New River Valley seniors plan to compete at the state level this year. The state competition is a qualifying event for the National Senior Sports Classic in Tucson, Ariz., in 1997. The Montgomery County Senior Athletes usually have from seven to 10 people qualify to participate in the national event.
"The deadline for registering for this year's competition has passed but it's never too soon to start preparing for next year," said Sherry Kostric, director of Christiansburg Senior Center. For more information about the games, call Kostric at 382-8173
Special Needs
Vicki Scott and the volunteers at Retired and Seniors Volunteers Program need your help. Donations for their May 10 yard sale are badly needed. Proceeds will go to repair a blown head gasket in their van and for parties for nursing home residents. Call Scott at 382-5775 for pickup of items.
RETIRED AND SENIOR VOLUNTEER PROGRAM, 1 Franklin St., Courthouse Annex, Christiansburg, 382-5775:
Today, 10 a.m., Christiansburg morning group visits English Meadow; 2 p.m., Christiansburg afternoon group visits Meadowbrook.
Thursday, 1:30 p.m., Blacksburg group goes to Community Action for SHARE mailing.
Friday, 10 a.m., volunteers meet at Courthouse Annex to prepare for yard sale.
Monday, 9 a.m., quilters meet; noon, Shawsville group luncheon at White Memorial Church; 3 p.m., RSVP group leaves for Tour DuPont.
Tuesday, 2 p.m., Warm Hearth and McCoy groups visit Heritage Hall.
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 with Michael Connelly and Karen Surface from Blacksburg Transit Authority. Next: "Retarding America, The Imprisonment of Potential," by Alice DeWitt.
Friday is deadline to sign up for Coffee Brunch Get Together, Monday, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
May 6, 13, June 3, 10, 9 a.m.-10 p.m., Tennis. Free.
May 7-28, Wednesdays, noon-2 p.m., Outdoor Art Class. $15. Sketching, painting, and drawing for all levels. Bring lunch.
CHRISTIANSBURG SENIOR CENTER, 655 Montgomery St. Sherry Kostric, 382-8173:
Today, van departs from National Guard Armory at 4 p.m. for Wynonna Judd Concert in Salem. $26, seniors; $28.50, ages 21-54.
Saturday, 10:30 a.m., van departs for Virginia State Champion Chili Cook-off, Roanoke City Market. $3, seniors; $6 ages 21-54. Stop at Strawberry Festival.
Tuesday, 9:30-10:45 a.m., Hair Fair; 10:30 a.m., Coffee Hour; 11 a.m., Gospel Sing-A-Long.
May 9, noon, Mother's Day Luncheon. Bring a covered dish.
RADFORD SENIOR CENTER, 27 First St. Mary Jane Harmon, 731-3634:
Friday, 9:30 a.m., van departs for Valley View Mall.
Monday, noon, rummage sale preparation.
Tuesday, 10 a.m., rummage sale preparation.
May 8, 10 a.m., rummage sale preparation.
May 9 and 10, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., May 11, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Rummage Sale.
GILES COUNTY SENIOR CENTER,1320 Wenonah Ave., Pearisburg. Betty Letsinger, 921-3924:
Thursday, 9:45 a.m., walking at Old Orchard.
Friday, 11:30 a.m., American Association of Retired Persons No. 445.
Tuesday, 2 p.m., Advisory Board meeting.
PULASKI SENIOR CENTER, 106 N. Washington Ave. Carolyn Duncan, 980-1000:
Thursday, 10 a.m.-noon, blood pressure, glucose and cholesterol check. Cholesterol check is $5.
Fridays, 1-4 p.m., cards;
Senior Shorts
Radford Senior Center needs donations for May 10 and 11 rummage sale of books, glassware, crafts, jewelry, furniture, clothing in good condition. Drop items Monday-Thursday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Proceeds help with improvements and programs. Call Mary Jane Harmon, 731-3634.
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.
Senior Centers: offer a variety of ongoing activities, trips and classes. Call for a newsletter and a calendar of events.
LENGTH: Long : 123 lines ILLUSTRATION: PHOTO: Betty Hanbury of Christiansburg won a gold medal at theby CNBSenior Olympics for her skills in billiards.