ROANOKE TIMES
Copyright (c) 1997, Roanoke Times
DATE: Wednesday, January 22, 1997 TAG: 9701220004
SECTION: EXTRA PAGE: 5 EDITION: METRO
SOURCE: STAFF REPORTS
Vegetarian potluck
The Virginia Vegetarian Society will hold its first potluck gathering of the year at 7 p.m. Friday at the Unitarian Universalist Church, Grandin Road at Brandon Avenue, Roanoke.
Bring a favorite nonmeat dish and copies of the recipe (or at least the ingredients) as well as any ideas you have for future programs.
A $1.50 contribution per adult will go toward the costs of beverages, building use and postage. Kids and carnivores are welcome.
In case of bad weather, listen to WVTF (89.1 FM) for cancellation announcements. For society information, call 380-2820.
Cooking classes
Roanoke County Schools Adult Continuing Education will present a variety of cooking classes starting Feb. 18. Offerings will include meatless main dishes; low-calorie, low-fat desserts; breakfast, lunch, supper and munchies suggestions; and high-fiber green cuisine. For specific dates and costs, call 857-5040 or 857-5042.
Wellness fair
Garlic soup and garlic cookies from 'Tis the Season and organic fare from Micayla's Culinary Artistry will be among the foods featured at a health fair in Bedford on Saturday. A variety of wellness modes will be represented, including herbalism, Qigong, massage therapy, therapeutic touch and reiki. Admission will cost $5 to the event 10 a.m.- 4 p.m. at the Builders' Hall.
Contact Jana Fedele at the Creative Wellness Center, 586-2387, or Kirby at (804) 845-5832.
Cooking for the elderly
Nutrition and menu planning for the elderly will be discussed on Jan. 30 at the Roanoke United Methodist Home, as part of a nine-session course developed by the American Red Cross. Lunch will be provided from 12:30 to 1 p.m., with the class lasting until about 3 p.m. The session costs $5. Call 985-3544.
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