ROANOKE TIMES
Copyright (c) 1996, Roanoke Times
DATE: Wednesday, November 27, 1996 TAG: 9611270013
SECTION: CURRENT PAGE: NRV-8 EDITION: NEW RIVER VALLEY
RETIRED AND SENIOR VOLUNTEER PROGRAM, 1 Franklin St., Courthouse Annex, Christiansburg. Victoria Scott, 382-5775:
* Today, 10 a.m., the morning Christiansburg group will go to Heritage Hall. The afternoon Christiansburg group with host the English Meadows Birthday Party.
* Thursday, office closed.
* Friday, office closed.
* Monday, noon, Christmas luncheon at White Memorial Church in Shawsville.
* Tuesday, 10 a.m., the Warm Hearth and McCoy groups will go Christmas shopping and have lunch out.
BLACKSBURG SENIOR PROGRAMS, Blacksburg Community Center, 725 Patrick Henry Drive. Joy Herbert, 961-1134
* Dec. 4, noon to 2 p.m., annual holiday luncheon at the Senior Center, featuring door prizes and caroling. Bring a covered dish, and call to sign up.
* Dec. 5, noon to 3 p.m., learn to make unique Christmas cards. The $10 fee includes materials.
CHRISTIANSBURG SENIOR CENTER, 655 Montgomery St., Sherry Kostric, 382-8173:
* Thursday and Friday, the Senior Center will be closed.
RADFORD SENIOR CENTER, 27 First St. Mary Jane Harmon, 731-3634:
* Today, Thursday, and Friday, the Senior Center will be closed.
* 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.
*Thursday, the Senior Center will be closed.
* Friday, the Senior Center will be open from 9 a.m. to noon.
PULASKI SENIOR CENTER, 106 N. Washington Ave. Dawn Hensley, 980-1000:
* Today, 10:30 a.m., Trip to Roanoke's Tanglewood Mall. Transportation cost: $3.
* Thursday and Friday, the Senior Center will be closed.
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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