ROANOKE TIMES
Copyright (c) 1996, Roanoke Times
DATE: Wednesday, August 7, 1996 TAG: 9608070012
SECTION: CURRENT PAGE: NRV8 EDITION: NEW RIVER VALLEY
COLUMN: For Seniors
The Retired and Senior Volunteer Program will have its third annual rock-a-thon Friday. Volunteer members will rock the day away from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on the Montgomery County Courthouse lawn in Christiansburg. The rock-a-thon will kick off at 8 a.m. with a bake sale.
This is the program's largest fund-raising event of the year. Local businesses sponsor the marathon chair-rockers by making donations. Money raised from the event will go toward two scholarships for students in health care. Proceeds will also be used to hold holiday receptions for residents at area adult and nursing homes. Call 382-5775 to sponsor RSVP volunteers while they rock.
In the past, RSVP members have volunteered more than 54,000 hours. Last year, RSVP of Montgomery County won the 1995 Governor's Award for Volunteerism Excellence.
The local RSVP program was started in 1973 and serves Montgomery County and Radford. There are more than 250 senior volunteers serving at 34 community work stations. Volunteers participate in a variety of activities, including yard sales, bake sales, quilting, meetings, outings and trips. In addition, volunteers support community programs such as Telecare, Self Help and Resource Exchange, Humane Society and the Christmas Store. They also support schools, adult homes and community events.
RETIRED AND SENIOR VOLUNTEER PROGRAM, 1 Franklin St., Courthouse Annex, Christiansburg. Victoria Scott, 382-5775:
* Today, 10 a.m., both Christiansburg groups go to the Courthouse Annex for a United Way mailing.
* Thursday, 10 a.m., Blacksburg group goes to the Courthouse Annex for a United Way mailing.
* Friday, 9 a.m., rock-a-thon and bake sale at the Courthouse Lawn in Christiansburg.
* Monday, 9 a.m., quilters will work at the courthouse annex; 10 a.m., the Shawsville group will host the monthly birthday party at Meadowbrook.
* Aug. 13, noon, RSVP will have its luncheon at St. Paul's United Methodist Church. Please bring covered dish.
BLACKSBURG SENIOR PROGRAMS, Blacksburg Community Center, 725 Patrick Henry Drive. Joy Herbert, 961-1134:
* Thursday, 9:30 a.m., coffee and conversation followed by discussion group's guest speaker, James Parkhurst of Virginia Tech, who will speak on "Human Wildlife Conflicts and Interaction."
* Aug. 20, basic computer class begins. Spaces still available. Cost $10.
CHRISTIANSBURG SENIOR CENTER, 655 Montgomery St. Sherry Kostric, 382-8173:
* Thursday, 11 a.m.-12 p.m., Heritage Home Health Care blood pressure screening at the senior center.
* Monday, van leaves National Guard Armory at 8:30 a.m. for West Virginia Fair in Lewisburg. Transportation is $4 seniors; $8 ages 21-54. Tickets are $6.
* Aug. 13, 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m., free blood sugar screening.
* Aug. 13, 10 a.m., mystery movie.
RADFORD SENIOR CENTER, 27 First St. Mary Jane Harmon, 731-3634:
* Thursday, 10 a.m.-12 p.m., free blood pressure clinic.
* Friday, center closed.
* Aug. 13, 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.
* Aug. 13, 10 a.m., singing at the Orchard.
PULASKI SENIOR CENTER, 106 N. Washington Ave. Carolyn Duncan, 980-1000:
* Thursday, 9 a.m., share bags.
* Friday, van leaves center at 9 a.m., Virginia Highlands Arts & Crafts Festival. Transportation: $5. Senior shorts
* Spring get-away cruise: The Blacksburg Seniors Association is sponsoring a cruise to the Eastern Caribbean on board the Royal Caribbean for spring 1997. The seven-night cruise from Miami includes stops at Haiti, San Juan and St. Thomas. The group will depart Roanoke April 12 and return April 19. Cost is $1,296 or $1,396 per person, double occupancy. Cost includes round-trip airfare from Roanoke and port taxes. There will be an information night, Sept. 26 at 7 p.m. at the senior center. For more information, call Joy Herbert at 961-1134. Space is limited.
* 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.
* 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: Medium: 92 lines ILLUSTRATION: PHOTO: The rock-a-thon is RSVP's largest fund-raising event ofby CNBthe year.