ROANOKE TIMES
Copyright (c) 1996, Roanoke Times
DATE: Wednesday, November 20, 1996 TAG: 9611200024
SECTION: CURRENT PAGE: NRV-7 EDITION: NEW RIVER VALLEY
COLUMN: For Seniors
Dozens of people who work with the Retired and Senior Volunteer Program of Montgomery County and Radford were honored at RSVP's 23rd annual Volunteer Recognition Celebration, held Nov. 13 at the Blacksburg Holiday Inn. More than 200 people attended the event, which featured music by the Shawsville High School Jazz Band and vocalist Al Sublett, as well as a song sung by Shockey Price, a RSVP member from Blacksburg.
Along with receiving their awards, honorees heard remarks by Betty Thomas, the Montgomery County administrator; Montgomery County Sheriff Doug Marrs; Karen Mayer of SHARE of Virginia; Claire Booth from the county commissioner of revenue's office; and Nancy Waters from Heritage Hall nursing home.
Honorees also received letters from President Clinton ("It gives me great pleasure to congratulate the honorees of the twenty-third annual volunteer recognition celebration of the Retired and Senior Volunteer Program of Montgomery County and Radford"); Gov. George Allen ("This privately initiated organization's efforts to serve the Montgomery County community merit our strong support and gratitude"); and Del. Jim Shuler, D-Blacksburg ("I am very aware of the tremendous contribution your volunteers make to this community. I have met many of them, but perhaps more importantly I have talked with the people who have benefited directly from the services supplied through your program").
RETIRED AND SENIOR VOLUNTEER PROGRAM, 1 Franklin St., Courthouse Annex, Christiansburg. Victoria Scott, 382-5775:
* Today, 10 a.m., the Christiansburg groups will go to the SHARE warehouse and have lunch out.
* Thursday, 10 a.m., the Blacksburg group will go to the SHARE warehouse and have lunch out.
* Monday, 10 a.m., the Shawsville group will go Christmas shopping and have lunch out.
* Tuesday, 2 p.m., the Warm Hearth and McCoy groups will be hosts at the Brookmeade birthday party.
BLACKSBURG SENIOR PROGRAMS, Blacksburg Community Center, 725 Patrick Henry Drive. Joy Herbert, 961-1134
* Sign up now and bring a dish for the annual holiday luncheon scheduled for Dec. 4.
CHRISTIANSBURG SENIOR CENTER, 655 Montgomery St., Sherry Kostric, 382-8173:
* Today, 10:30 a.m., free Elder Abuse Seminar with speaker Tara Van Helden.
* Today, noon, Christiansburg High School's cosmetology class will provide free haircuts and manicures.
* Thursday, noon, Thanksgiving lunch at the National Guard Armory. Bring a covered dish.
* Friday, 8 a.m., trip to the Southern Christmas Show in Charlotte, N.C. Leave from the National Guard Armory. Transportation fee: $4 for seniors, 48 for ages 21-54.
RADFORD SENIOR CENTER, 27 First St. Mary Jane Harmon, 731-3634:
* Today, 12:30 p.m., potluck AARP lunch.
* Thursday, 10 a.m.-noon, free blood pressure clinic. Transportation available.
* Thursday, 5:30 p.m., wellness center potluck dinner.
GILES COUNTY SENIOR CENTER,1320 Wenonah Ave., Pearisburg. Betty Letsinger, 921-3924:
* The Giles Senior Center offers a variety of crafts classes, events and social activities each week. Call for details.
PULASKI SENIOR CENTER, 106 N. Washington Ave. Dawn Hensley, 980-1000:
* Today, 9 a.m., Trip to the New River Valley Mall in Christiansburg. Transportation cost: $2.
* Tuesday, 11:30 a.m., Thanksgiving potluck lunch. Prepare a dish to share, and Call Dawn to let her know what you will bring.
Senior shorts
* 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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