ROANOKE TIMES
Copyright (c) 1996, Roanoke Times
DATE: Wednesday, June 12, 1996 TAG: 9606120027
SECTION: CURRENT PAGE: NRV-8 EDITION: NEW RIVER VALLEY
COLUMN: For Seniors
SOURCE: TRACY WHITAKER
BLUEBERRY BANANA MUFFINS
Vegetable oil spray
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup whole-wheat flour
1/3 cup firmly packed brown sugar
1/2 cup wheat germ
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1 medium banana, mashed
1/3 cup margarine (no more than 2 grams of saturated fat per tablespoon) melted and cooled.
Egg substitute equivalent to 1 egg
1/2 cup orange juice
1 cup fresh blueberries, rinsed and stems removed.
Preheat oven to 400 F.
Lightly spray muffin tin with vegetable oil. In bowl, combine flours, sugar, wheat germ, baking powder, salt and spices. Stir until well mixed. Set aside.
In another bowl, mash banana. Add margarine, egg substitute and orange juice. Whisk until well blended. Stir banana mixture into dry ingredients, mixing just until moistened. (Mixture may be lumpy.) With rubber spatula, carefully fold blueberries into batter. Pour batter evenly into 12 muffin cups. Bake 15 minutes. Serves 12; one muffin per serving.
Per Serving: 161 calories, 0 mg cholesterol, 6 gm total fat, 234 mg sodium.
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 Meadowbrook.
* Thursday, 10 a.m., Rock-a-thon committee meets at courthouse annex.
* Monday, 9 a.m., quilters meet at courthouse annex; 10 a.m., Shawsville group works on SHARE.
* Tuesday, 10 a.m., Warm Hearth and McCoy groups work on SHARE.
BLACKSBURG SENIOR PROGRAMS, Blacksburg Community Center, 725 Patrick Henry Drive. Joy Herbert, 961-1134:
* Today, van departs at 9 a.m. for Replacements Ltd., in Greensboro. Transportation is $5.
* Thursday, 9:30 a.m., Conversation and Coffee; 10-11:30 a.m., "Services for the Aging" by Tina King, NRV Agency on Aging.
* Monday, noon-2 p.m., Movie Day, "Little Women" with Winona Rider and Susan Sarandon.
* June 19, van departs at 11:15 a.m. for Red Lobster, Christiansburg for lunch.
* Today, trip to Replacements, Ltd., in Greensboro, N.C., outlet featuring china, crystal and flatware. Van departs at 9 a.m., $5.
CHRISTIANSBURG SENIOR CENTER, 655 Montgomery St. Sherry Kostric, 382-8173:
* Today, 9:30-10:30 a.m., Stress Ball Class. $1, seniors; $3, ages 21-54.
* Thursday, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Crop 'Til You Drop, $5, town residents; $10 nonresidents. Register at Christiansburg Recreation Center.
* Friday, 11:30 a.m., Father's Day Cookout, Kiwanis Park.
* Saturday, 8:30 a.m., van departs for Bluefield City Flea Market, Bluefield, W.Va. Transportation is $4 for seniors; $8 for ages 21-54.
* Monday, 8 a.m.-7 p.m., Ship Shape Club's Extended Weigh In; 9:15 a.m., Book Club Meeting.
* Tuesday, 6-8 p.m., Stencilled Flower Pot Class, $6, town residents; $11. Register at Christiansburg Recreation Center. 382-2349.
RADFORD SENIOR CENTER, 27 First St. Mary Jane Harmon, 731-3634:
* Tuesday-22, Road Runner Trip to Des Moines, Iowa, for "The Bridges of Madison County" tour.
* June 19, 5 p.m., Radford chapter of AARP potluck dinner, at the Senior Center.
GILES COUNTY SENIOR CENTER,1320 Wenonah Ave., Pearisburg. Betty Letsinger, 921-3924:
* Thursday, 10 a.m., walking at Old Orchard.
* June 21, noon, AARP No. 502 meets.
PULASKI SENIOR CENTER, 106 N. Washington Ave. Carolyn Duncan, 980-1000:
* Today, 9 a.m., group departs for movies at New River Valley Mall in Christiansburg. Transportation is $2.
* Friday, 1-4 p.m., cards.
* June 19, 11:30 a.m., Dine 'Round Club leaves center for Red Lobster in Christiansburg.
* June 25, 9 a.m., van departs for Tanglewood Mall, Roanoke. Transportation is $3.
Senior shorts
* Senior Dances: Wednesdays, 5:30-8 p.m., Blacksburg Community Center. Joy Herbert, 961-1134.
* Senior Yard Sale: June 22, 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Christiansburg National Guard Armory. Table spaces are available to ages 55 and older and cost $2, limit 3. Registration deadline is June 20. Sponsored by the Christiansburg Senior Center. Call 382-8173.
* Basic Genealogy - How To Get Started: June 25, 1:30 p.m., Extension Education Room, New River Community College. Instructor is Elinor Morgan, family genealogist. Call Virginia Cooperative Extension, Pulaski Unit, at 980-7761 by June 24.
* Concerts in Bisset ParkTuesday, 7 p.m., The McKenzies perform; June 25, 7 p.m., Blacksburg Community Band concert, Bisset Park, Radford. Free. 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.
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