ROANOKE TIMES
Copyright (c) 1996, Roanoke Times
DATE: Wednesday, July 24, 1996 TAG: 9607240017
SECTION: CURRENT PAGE: NRV-6 EDITION: NEW RIVER VALLEY
COLUMN: For Seniors
SOURCE: TRACY WHITAKER
During the past year that I've spent writing this column, I've discovered that the New River Valley's seniors have a wealth of knowledge, experience and memories and that they are still very much in the business of creating more. I've profiled a school crossing guard who got his GED at age 65 and a senior athlete who, in her 80s, is still bringing home the gold. I had the privilege of talking with an actual graduate from the School of Hard Knocks, Harry Truman's double and a mother who turned soldier and served in World War II.
Soon I'll return to the advertising department where flexible hours will allow me to get a small business up and running. So this will be my last column.
It has indeed been a privilege to know you.
RETIRED AND SENIOR VOLUNTEER PROGRAM, 1 Franklin St., Courthouse Annex, Christiansburg. Victoria Scott, 382-5775:
* Today, 10 a.m., both Christiansburg groups go to SHARE.
* Thursday, 10 a.m., Blacksburg group goes to SHARE.
* Friday, 9 a.m., Rock-a-thon committee meeting at courthouse annex.
* Monday, 9 a.m., quilters meet at courthouse annex; 2 p.m., Shawsville group visits English Meadows.
* Tuesday, 2 p.m., Warm Hearth and Brookmeade birthday party.
* July 31, 10 a.m., Christiansburg group visits Meadowbrook; 1:30 p.m., Christiansburg P.M. group visits English Meadows for birthday party.
* RSVP is collecting items for its Sept. 27 fall yard sale. Bring donations to the courthouse annex or call for pickup. 382-5775.
BLACKSBURG SENIOR PROGRAMS, Blacksburg Community Center, 725 Patrick Henry Drive. Joy Herbert, 961-1134.
* Thursday, 9:30 a.m., Conversation and Coffee. "Employee Theft Proneness" by Philip Ash.
* July 31, 10:30 a.m., van departs for Le Cafe Coffee and Tea Shoppe in Pulaski for Dine Out Lunch Bunch outing.
* Aug. 6 and 7, 1-5 p.m., 55 Alive class. $8.
CHRISTIANSBURG SENIOR CENTER, 655 Montgomery St. Sherry Kostric, 382-8173:
* Today, 6:30-7:30 p.m., Low Fat Eating Seminar. Town residents, $5; nonresidents, $10. 382-2349.
* Thursday, 1 p.m., Exchange A Plant, Kiwanis Park. Bring a plant. Refreshments provided.
* Friday, 5 p.m., van leaves National Guard Armory for "The Long Way Home" outdoor drama in Radford. Transportation is $2, seniors; $4 ages 21-54. Tickets are $7.
* Monday, 8 a.m.-7 p.m., Ship Shape Club's Extended Weigh-In.
* Tuesday, 1 p.m., Clean the Kitchen Day. Bring an unwanted kitchen item. Refreshments provided.
RADFORD SENIOR CENTER, 27 First St. Mary Jane Harmon, 731-3634:
* Thursday, 9:30 a.m., van trip to New River Valley Mall.
* Tuesday, 7 p.m., free concert in Bisset Park.
GILES COUNTY SENIOR CENTER,1320 Wenonah Ave., Pearisburg. Betty Letsinger, 921-3924:
* Tuesday, 10 a.m., walking at Old Orchard.
PULASKI SENIOR CENTER, 106 N. Washington Ave. Carolyn Duncan, 980-1000:
* Monday, 1 p.m., ice cream social and bingo.
|Senior shorts| * RSVP Fall Yard Sale: RSVP is collecting items for its Sept. 27 fall yard sale. Bring donations to the courthouse annex or call for pickup. 382-5775.
* Senior Dances: Wednesdays, 5:30-8 p.m., Blacksburg Community Center. Joy Herbert, 961-1134.
* 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.
* 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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