ROANOKE TIMES
Copyright (c) 1996, Roanoke Times
DATE: Wednesday, August 21, 1996 TAG: 9608210014
SECTION: CURRENT PAGE: NRV-4 EDITION: NEW RIVER VALLEY
RETIRED AND SENIOR VOLUNTEER PROGRAM, 1 Franklin St., Courthouse Annex, Christiansburg. Victoria Scott, 382-5775:
* Today, 10 a.m., volunteers can come to the Courthouse Annex to price yard sale items. SHARE for the Christiansburg groups is canceled.
* Thursday, 2 p.m., Blacksburg group goes to Heritage Hall.
* Monday, 10:30 a.m., volunteers can help with mailing for Brush Mountain Arts and Crafts. Meet at the Courthouse Annex.
* Monday, 10:30 a.m., Shawsville group will go to Pandapas Pond to clean up. A picnic lunch will follow.
* Monday, 9 a.m., the quilters will meet at the Courthouse Annex.
* Tuesday, 2 p.m., the Warm Hearth Group will host the Brookmeade birthday party.
BLACKSBURG SENIOR PROGRAMS, Blacksburg Community Center, 725 Patrick Henry Drive. Joy Herbert, 961-1134
* Today, 9:30 a.m. Vernon Baldwin will discuss "Flowers, Plants, Trees and People of Jamaica."
* Aug. 28, 11:30 a.m., van leaves for brunch trip to the Best Western in Radford.
* Sept. 9, 10 a.m., registration for classes and trips begins. Classes and trips are on a first-come, first-served basis. Individuals can register up to three people in addition to themselves for any program if space is available. Phone reservations are not accepted. Registrations can be mailed to the center, but do not guarantee a spot.
* Sept. 10, 8:30-10 a.m., Basic Computing II class starts. Registration ongoing. Class meets Sept. 10, 12, 17 and 19. Cost $10. Prerequisite: Basic Computer I (or equivalent).
CHRISTIANSBURG SENIOR CENTER, 655 Montgomery St. Sherry Kostric, 382-8173:
* Today, 1 p.m., Fruit Folly. Cost: seniors, $1; ages 21-54, $2.
* Friday, van leaves National Guard Armory for Grandfather Mountain, Lunville, N.C. Transportation is $5 seniors; $10 ages 21-54. Admission is $9. Bring lunch.
GILES COUNTY SENIOR CENTER,1320 Wenonah Ave., Pearisburg. Betty Letsinger, 921-3924:
* Today, 1-4 p.m., bridge.
* Thursday, 10 a.m., walking at Old Orchard.
* Tuesday, 10 a.m., walking at Old Orchard.
PULASKI SENIOR CENTER, 106 N. Washington Ave. Carolyn Duncan, 980-1000:
* Today, 1-4 p.m., beginning bridge and rook class. Bridge taught by George Jefferson; rook taught by Tom Swecker.
* Saturday, 11:30 a.m., card players potluck luncheon. Center will provide drinks and rolls. Bring a favorite dish. 1-4 p.m., card games.
* Aug. 27-28, 1-4 p.m., 55 Alive/Mature Driving. Course fee $8. Call center for information.
RADFORD SENIOR CENTER, 27 First St. Mary Jane Harmon, 731-3634:
* Today, 10 a.m., creative writing.
* Today, 5 p.m., AARP potluck dinner. Bring favorite food.
* Thursday, 1-3 p.m., the center's birthday party. Cake and refreshments will be provided.
* Friday, 10 a.m., van leaves center for Valley View Mall. Lunch on your own at the Olive Garden. Stop at Rack-n-Sack. Transportation: $2.
* Tuesday, 7 p.m., concert at Bisset Park. Performance by The Whitts.
|SENIOR SHORTS| * Radford Chapter of AARP will have a potluck dinner tonight at the Radford Senior Center at 5 p.m. All senior citizens are invited to bring their favorite food. A special music program will be presented by Wayne Edwards. For information, call John Jeuck at 382-7969 or Mary Jane Harmon at 731-3634.
* Heritage Hall Rummage Sale: Friday, 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m. at the recreation room of the nursing center. All proceeds go to the Resident Aid Fund to purchase Christmas gifts for the residents.
* RSVP Fall Yard Sale: RSVP is collecting items for its Sept. 27 yard sale. Bring donations to the Courthouse Annex or call for pick up. 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 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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