ROANOKE TIMES
Copyright (c) 1996, Roanoke Times
DATE: Wednesday, June 26, 1996 TAG: 9606260018
SECTION: CURRENT PAGE: NRV-8 EDITION: NEW RIVER VALLEY
COLUMN: For Seniors
SOURCE: TRACY WHITAKER
The senior athletes of Montgomery County attended The Virginia Golden Olympics at the College of William and Mary in Williamsburg early this month. Twenty-five athletes competed in a wide range of events and won a total of 66 medals. The following members qualified to compete in the U.S. National Senior Sports Classic VI in Tucson, Ariz. The event will be held in May 1997.
Age category 85-89
Catherine McKenzie: Five-kilometer walk, horseshoes, 1,500-meter walk.
Shockey Price: bowling, horseshoes.
Ages 80-84
Janie Howell: bowling (doubles) and horseshoes.
Laura Taylor: bowling (doubles).
Winnie Simmons: bowling.
Ages 75-79
Irene Orndoff: horseshoes.
Elvira Laster: Five-kilometer walk, 400-meter freestyle, 50-meter breaststroke, 200-meter freestyle.
Age Category 70-74
Louise Akers: Five-kilometer race, 1,500-meter race, 800-meter race, 400-meter race.
Ages 69-65
Don Oliver: horseshoes.
David Thomas: 1,500-meter walk.
Janice Hixon: horseshoes.
Betty Hanbury: Five-kilometer cycling.
Ages 60-64
Doris Oliver: Five-kilometer walk, shot put.
Betty Gordon: archery.
Dick Wadley: 50-meter freestyle, 50-meter breaststroke, long jump.
RETIRED AND SENIOR VOLUNTEER PROGRAM, 1 Franklin St., Courthouse Annex, Christiansburg. Victoria Scott, 382-5775:
* Today, 10 a.m., Christiansburg afternoon group will visit Heritage Hall; 1:30 p.m., Christiansburg morning group will host a birthday party at Meadowbrook.
* Thursday, 11 a.m., van departs from Christiansburg Courthouse for shopping and lunch in Roanoke. Transportation is free.
* Friday, 10 a.m., Rock-a-thon committee will meet at Courthouse Annex.
* Monday, 9 a.m., quilters will work at the Courthouse Annex; noon, Shawsville group luncheon at White Memorial Church. Bring a covered dish.
* Tuesday, 9 a.m., Rock-a-thon committee meets; 2 p.m., Warm Hearth and McCoy Groups go to Heritage Hall.
BLACKSBURG SENIOR PROGRAMS, Blacksburg Community Center, 725 Patrick Henry Drive. Joy Herbert, 961-1134:
* Today, 5:30-8 p.m., dance at the Senior Center.
* Thursday, Conversation and Coffee at 9:30 a.m., discussion from 10-11:30 a.m., Dave Murray from Warm Hearth Village talks about independent living within a retirement community.
* July 3, 12-2 p.m., Nellie's Cave Park, annual Senior Programs Picnic. Free hotdogs. Live music. Bring a side dish.
CHRISTIANSBURG SENIOR CENTER, 655 Montgomery St. Sherry Kostric, 382-8173:
* Friday, van departs at 7:45 a.m. for Museum of American Frontier Culture, Staunton. Admission and transportation fee is $10.50 for seniors; $14.50 for ages 21-54.
* TRIP DATE CHANGED: July 9, 9 a.m., van departs for Blue Ridge Dinner Theatre, "A General and His Lady," in Ferrum. Cost for ticket, buffet and transportation is $16.50 for seniors; $19 for ages 21-54.
RADFORD SENIOR CENTER, 27 First St. Mary Jane Harmon, 731-3634:
* Friday, van departs 9:15 a.m. for trip to Mabry Mill.
GILES COUNTY SENIOR CENTER,1320 Wenonah Ave., Pearisburg. Betty Letsinger, 921-3924:
* Thursday, 10 a.m., walking at Old Orchard.
PULASKI SENIOR CENTER, 106 N. Washington Ave. Carolyn Duncan, 980-1000:
* Fridays, 1-4 p.m.
Senior shorts
* New River Community College 18th Annual Poetry Contest: Deadline for entry is July 31. Poems must be original, never before published, and less than 60 lines in length. Writer's name and address should be included on each entry. Open to men and women 60 years of age and older. Send poems to Poetry, Arts and Sciences Division, New River Community College, P.O. Box 1127, Dublin, Va. 24084.
* Open House at Wheatland Retirement CenterToday, 1-8 p.m., entertainment and refreshments. The 10th anniversary celebration will provide information on independent living, assisted living and nursing care services. Wheatland Hills Retirement Center, 7486 Lee Highway, Radford. Lillie Roop Fortner, 639-2411.
* Senior Dances: Wednesdays, 5:30-8 p.m., Blacksburg Community Center. Joy Herbert, 961-1134.
* Ballroom Dance: Friday, 7-9 p.m., Warm Hearth Village Activity Center, Blacksburg. Dress is informal. No partner needed. 552-1498.
* 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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