ROANOKE TIMES
Copyright (c) 1996, Roanoke Times
DATE: Wednesday, December 18, 1996 TAG: 9612180023
SECTION: CURRENT PAGE: NRV-12 EDITION: NEW RIVER VALLEY
COLUMN: For Seniors
The 250 members of the Retired and Senior Volunteer Program in Montgomery County and Radford don't stop their volunteer efforts during the holiday season.
This season, the volunteers are collecting gifts for the Grundy Mountain Mission School for orphans, and they are filling stockings for the residents of area nursing and adult homes. During the rest of the year, participants work on projects for local governments and nonprofit organizations. They also host receptions and other events for nursing and adult homes, conduct preschool programs, raise money for scholarships for local students in health-related fields, and engage in other worthwhile projects.
RSVP members are people who are 55 or older. Around the country, more than 440,000 seniors take part in about 700 local programs.
RETIRED AND SENIOR VOLUNTEER PROGRAM, 1 Franklin St., Courthouse Annex, Christiansburg. Victoria Scott, 382-5775:
* Today, 1:30 p.m., both Christiansburg groups will host an English Meadow Christmas Party. Volunteers are welcome.
* Thursday, 2 p.m., RSVP will host the Heritage Hall Christmas Party. Volunteers are needed to make and bring treats.
Monday, 9 a.m., quilters will work at the courthouse annex.
*Tuesday, the office will be closed. It will reopen Dec. 26.
BLACKSBURG SENIOR PROGRAMS, Blacksburg Community Center, 725 Patrick Henry Drive. Joy Herbert, 961-1134
* The Senior Center will be closed Tuesday and will reopen Dec. 26.
CHRISTIANSBURG SENIOR CENTER, 655 Montgomery St., Sherry Kostric, 382-8173:
* Thursday, noon, Christmas luncheon. Bring a covered dish.
* Friday, 8:30 a.m., trip to Sam's Club in Roanoke. Tickets: $3 for seniors, $6 for ages 21-54. Leave from the National Guard Armory. Breakfast at Western Sizzlin.
* Tuesday, the Senior Center will close at noon and reopen Dec. 26.
RADFORD SENIOR CENTER, 27 First St. Mary Jane Harmon, 731-3634:
* The Radford Senior Center offers a variety of classes, events, activities and services. Call for information.
* Today, 12:30 p.m., the Radford chapter of AARP will have its holiday potluck dinner. All seniors aged 50 and over are invited to bring their favorite dish. Pastor Will H. Shewey from Morgan's Chapel United Methodist Church will speak. For information and transportation, call John Jeuck at 382-7969 or Mary Jane Harmon at the senior center.
GILES COUNTY SENIOR CENTER,1320 Wenonah Ave., Pearisburg. Betty Letsinger, 921-3924:
* The Giles Senior Center's new hours are 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The center offers a variety of crafts classes, events and social activities each week. Call for details.
* Friday, AARP #502 will install new officers.
* Tuesday, the Senior Center will close at noon and reopen Dec. 26.
PULASKI SENIOR CENTER, 106 N. Washington Ave. Dawn Hensley, 980-1000:
* Friday, 11:30 a.m., Christmas potluck luncheon at the Senior Center. Bring a dish.
* Tuesday, the Senior Center will be closed, reopening Dec. 26.
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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