ROANOKE TIMES
Copyright (c) 1997, Roanoke Times
DATE: Wednesday, March 12, 1997 TAG: 9703120039
SECTION: CURRENT PAGE: NRV-6 EDITION: NEW RIVER VALLEY
COLUMN: For Seniors
"You're ready to face the day after you get done with this," says Doris Oliver, after starting her morning with an aerobic workout sponsored by the Christiansburg Senior Center.
Christiansburg, along with Radford and Blacksburg, offers programs to keep seniors in shape by exercising or walking. Pulaski is trying to organize a walking program for this spring.
In Christiansburg, the activity draws a gymful of seniors to the National Guard Armory every Monday, Wednesday and Friday.
It keeps us toned up. It makes us feel good all day long," says Oliver. "We enjoy it, keeps us going."
Sherry Kostric, director of the senior center, said the seniors who participate have really good attitudes and enthusiasm.
"It keeps them ... not only physically fit, but mentally fit," she said. "They're more able to participate in other activities." In fact, several of the aerobics participants will also participate in the New River Valley Senior Olympics.
Christiansburg also offers a less-strenuous aerobics class, called Easy Motions, a weight-loss class and a walking club. Each year the walking club sets a goal to walk toward. This year's goal is Russia, at a distance of about 5,000 miles. The seniors will combine the miles they walk to meet the goal. Last year the walkers tallied 5,500 miles.
To learn more about joining an exercise program, seniors can call their local senior center. A doctor's approval may be required.
RETIRED AND SENIOR VOLUNTEER PROGRAM, Health and Human Services Building, 210 Pepper St., Christiansburg. Victoria Scott, 382-5775:
Today, 10 a.m., both Christiansburg groups will visit the Virginia Tech Adult Day Care Center at 10 a.m.
Thursday, 9 a.m., RSVP will take a St. Patrick's Day Trip. Call for reservations.
Monday, 10 a.m., the Shawsville Group will go to SHARE, followed by lunch. At 9 a.m., the Quilters will work on the quilt.
Tuesday, 10 a.m., The Warm Hearth and McCoy Groups will go to SHARE, followed by lunch.
RSVP is collecting items for its Spring Yard Sale. Call to arrange a van to pick up donations.
BLACKSBURG SENIOR PROGRAMS, Blacksburg Community Center, 725 Patrick Henry Drive. Joy Herbert, 961-113:
Today, 10 a.m., a van will leave for a trip to the Rescue Mission in Roanoke for a tour and free lunch. Senior ID cards will be made from 10 a.m. to noon.
Thursday, 10 a.m., the "News and Views" discussion group will present "Home Fire Safety for Seniors," with Fire Prevention Coordinator Wayne Garst.
* Monday, noon, the movie "Waiting to Exhale" will be shown at noon. Doll collectors will meet at 2:15 p.m.
CHRISTIANSBURG SENIOR CENTER, 655 Montgomery St., Sherry Kostric, 382-8173:
Thursday, 1 to 4 p.m., free tax assistance.
Saturday, 7 a.m., trip to Highland County Maple Festival. Adults 21-54, $10. Seniors $5.
Monday, 7 to 9 p.m., St. Patrick's Masquerade Ball with live band "Roaring Jello."
Tuesday, 10:30, health seminar. Noon to 1 p.m. free haircuts and manicures.
RADFORD SENIOR CENTER, 27 First St. Mary Jane Harmon, 731-3634.
Friday, noon, bridge and canasta luncheon.
Monday, noon, St. Patrick's Potluck. 1 to 3 p.m., free tax service.
The Radford Senior Center offers a variety of classes, events and social activities each week. Call for details.
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.
PULASKI SENIOR CENTER, 106 N. Washington Ave. Dawn Hensley, 980-1000 (after March 17 the phone number will be 994-8627):
Today, 9 a.m.-noon, tax aide workshop.
Thursday, 9 a.m.-noon, working on SHARE bags.
Tuesday, 11 a.m., Dine Round at Macado's.
The Pulaski Senior Center offers a variety of events and activities for senior citizens. Call for details.
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.
LENGTH: Medium: 94 lines ILLUSTRATION: PHOTO: TOM ANGLEBERGER THE ROANOKE TIMES. Seniors exercise atby CNBthe National Guard Armory as part of a fitness program sponsored by
Christiansburg Senior Center.