ROANOKE TIMES
Copyright (c) 1996, Roanoke Times
DATE: Wednesday, September 4, 1996 TAG: 9609040092
SECTION: CURRENT PAGE: NRV-6 EDITION: NEW RIVER VALLEY
RETIRED AND SENIOR VOLUNTEER PROGRAM, 1 Franklin St., Courthouse Annex, Christiansburg. Victoria Scott, 382-5775:
Today, 10 a.m., both Christiansburg groups go to Community Action for mailing.
Thursday, 10 a.m., volunteers will work at the courthouse annex pricing yard sale items; 1:30 p.m., Blacksburg group goes to SHARE.
Monday, 9 a.m., quilters meet at courthouse annex; noon, Shawsville group will have lunch at White Memorial Church. Bring a covered dish and a friend interested in joining.
Tuesday, noon, lunch at St. Paul's United Methodist church. Bring a covered dish and a friend interested in joining.
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. Seminar on changes in Medicare and Medicaid by American Health and Life Services of Virginia.
Monday, 10 a.m., free pancake breakfast; also at 10 a.m., registration begins for fall trips and programs. Numbers will be available at 9 a.m. After today, participants can register Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
CHRISTIANSBURG SENIOR CENTER, 655 Montgomery St. Sherry Kostric, 382-8173:
Today and Sept. 19, 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Social Security seminar at the National Guard Armory; 10 -11 a.m., free blood pressure screening, senior center.
Friday, 10:30 a.m., trip to the Italian Festival in Forest. $4 transportation fee for seniors, $8 for ages 21-55. $4.50 admission fee. Meet at National Guard Armory.
Tuesday, 10:30 a.m. free blood sugar screening and movie, "Mr. Holland's Opus," both at the senior center.
RADFORD SENIOR CENTER, 27 First St. Mary Jane Harmon, 731-3634:
Today, 9 a.m., walk in gym; 10 a.m., creative writing; 1 p.m., flexible fitness.
Thursday, 10:30 a.m., bridge.
GILES COUNTY SENIOR CENTER,1320 Wenonah Ave., Pearisburg. Betty Letsinger, 921-3924:
Today, 9:30 a.m., swim; 1-4:30 p.m., bridge.
Friday, noon, travel from the senior center to Anna's for lunch.
PULASKI SENIOR CENTER, 106 N. Washington Ave. Carolyn Duncan, 980-1000:
Today, 1-4 p.m., beginning cards; 1-3 p.m. ceramics.
Thursday, 10 a.m. to noon, blood pressure and glucose check.
Senior shorts
National Association of Retired Federal Employees: The New River Valley chapter will meet at 11 a.m. Sept. 12 at Stone's Cafeteria in Christiansburg. Suzanne W. Huff, administrator of the Blacksburg Electronic Village, will talk about "The Computer and the Retiree - Is it for Me?" Dean Allen, 552-0279. 382-5775.
Senior Group Dances: Tuesdays, 6-9 p.m., New River Valley Mall food court. Bring a snack or nonalcoholic drink. Matilda Shumate, 382-6346.
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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