ROANOKE TIMES
Copyright (c) 1996, Roanoke Times
DATE: Wednesday, September 25, 1996 TAG: 9609250039
SECTION: CURRENT PAGE: NRV-8 EDITION: NEW RIVER VALLEY
And the quilting winners were
Winners in the 1996 Legacy Quilt Show, held Saturday at the Christiansburg National Guard Armory during the town's annual Wilderness Trail Festival, were: Best of Show: Louise Akers. People's Choice: Marietta Hanks. Hand-pieced, first: Nancy Jane Shank; second: Virgie Stone. Machine-pieced, first: Louise Akers; second: Kathleen McCoy; third: Janet Quesenberry. Quilted Items, first: K.C. Arceneaux; second and third: Kathleen Clark. Wallhangings, first and second: Elaine Boyd; third: K.C. Arceneaux. Hand appliqued, first and third: Doris Farley; second: Nancy Jane Shank. Machine appliqued, first, second and third: Patricia Graham. Novelty, first: Daphne Sledd; second: Judy Gordon Blackwell; third: Abigail Stone. The Christiansburg Senior Center thanks Christiansburg, the judges and exhibitors and Pargo's and Appleby's restaurants for support.
RETIRED AND SENIOR VOLUNTEER PROGRAM, 1 Franklin St., Courthouse Annex, Christiansburg. Victoria Scott, 382-5775:
*Today, 10 a.m., the Christiansburg morning group will go to SHARE and have lunch out; 1:30 p.m., the Christiansburg afternoon group will host the English Meadows Birthday Party.
*Thursday, 10 a.m., prepare for Friday's yard sale at the Courthouse Annex.
*Friday, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., yard sale in the old Angles lot behind the courthouse in downtown Christiansburg.
*Tuesday, 2 p.m., the Warm Hearth and McCoy groups will go to Heritage Hall.
*RSVP is collecting items for the fall yard sale Friday. Bring donations to the Courthouse Annex or call for pick up. 382-5775.
BLACKSBURG SENIOR PROGRAMS, Blacksburg Community Center, 725 Patrick Henry Drive. Joy Herbert, 961-1134
*Registration now for a "Lifewriting" class, Monday-Nov. 4 ($18), and a Basic Computer II class, today, Friday, Oct. 2 and 4 ($10).
*Thursday, 7 p.m., learn about the seven-night group cruise aboard the M/S Grandeur of the Seas, Royal Caribbean newest resort megaship.
CHRISTIANSBURG SENIOR CENTER, 655 Montgomery St., Sherry Kostric, 382-8173:
*Today, 9-11 a.m., Fall Pretzel Wreath Class at the Senior Center. Seniors: $2; ages 21-54: $4.
*Friday, bus trip to Mount Airy, N.C. Transportation fee and ticket for seniors: $11; for ages 21-54: $15.
RADFORD SENIOR CENTER, 27 First St. Mary Jane Harmon, 731-3634:
*The senior center will be closed through Friday for the installation of new carpet.
*Friday, 9:15 a.m., van trip to Mabry Mill on the Blue Ridge Parkway. Transportation fee: $2.
GILES COUNTY SENIOR CENTER,1320 Wenonah Ave., Pearisburg. Betty Letsinger, 921-3924:
*Attention swimmers: The county supervisors have stopped the swim program until further notice.
PULASKI SENIOR CENTER, 106 N. Washington Ave. Carolyn Duncan, 980-1000:
*Thursday, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Hail and Fairwell reception.
Senior
Shorts
*Senior Group Dances: Tuesdays, 6 to 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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