Roanoke Times
Copyright (c) 1995, Landmark Communications, Inc.
DATE: WEDNESDAY, August 23, 1995 TAG: 9508230042
SECTION: CURRENT PAGE: NRV-4 EDITION: NEW RIVER VALLEY
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Among the missing, however, will be Christiansburg's Doris Oliver, who competed in the past two pageants and this year had signed on as assistant director and choreographer.
A nasty fall Monday resulted in a broken leg, so she's out for the duration, said pageant director Bob Thomas of Radford.
"I'm real disappointed, because I was looking forward to working with her," he said. "She came up with some neat ideas."
Oliver already had been helping Thomas with pageant arrangements. Stepping in for Oliver is Virginia Ann Freeman of Fredericksburg, also a pageant contestant the past two years.
This is Thomas' third year as pageant director.
The pageant talent competition is Friday, and the pageant finale is Saturday.
Ms. National Senior Citizen 1991 Dotty Talbott of Dublin is chairwoman the annual event. The master of ceremonies is Lowell Hill, who also emceed the Miss Virginia pageant.
The current Ms. Virginia Senior Citizen is Danice Hunt of Roanoke.
For more information, call Talbott, 674-5534, or Thomas, 633-0081.
The Montgomery County Retired and Senior Volunteer Program's second annual rockathon is Friday, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., on the Montgomery County Courthouse lawn. Proceeds help the RSVP scholarship fund. Baked goods also will be on sale. Chances on a handmade quilt are $1 a pop.
RSVP's Jo Lambert said she expects at least a half dozen rocking chairs on the courthouse lawn and "lots of volunteers, maybe 20," to exercise them.
Volunteers even plan to entice passersby to donate in an effort to fund at least two $500 scholarships.
The first rockathon took place at New River Valley Mall. This time, RSVP wanted to be a little closer to home, "to be able to introduce RSVP to those who don't know about it," Lambert said.
"We want the community to see us this year."
They'll get to hear, too. Ron Dayle from oldies radio station WNNI (1260 AM) broadcasts live from the rockathon noon-3 p.m.
RSVP boasts 300-plus volunteers who contribute some 54,000 hours of community service every year, Lambert said, including mailings for local governments and civic groups.
"We've got tons of mailings right now," she said. "We have well over 7,000 pieces of mail that we're working on."
RSVP volunteers also help out with the SHARE food program, visit nursing homes and work as hospital volunteers.
"We're out there every day of the week helping our neighbors," Lambert said.
For more information, call 382-5775.
SENIOR GATHERINGS
The Blacksburg Senior Discussion Group convenes Thursday at Blacksburg Community Center, 725 Patrick Henry Drive. Margaret Meredith discusses general foot care and answers questions. Sessions Sept. 7 and 21 and Oct. 5 focus on hearing health care. Conversation and coffee begin at 9:30 a.m. The program starts at 10 a.m. Joy Herbert, 961-1134.
The Pilgrim Gospel Singers perform Tuesday, 7 p.m., at the gazebo, Bisset Park, Radford. This is the last free, weekly concert of the season. Chairs or blankets recommended. In case of rain, the concert moves to shelter 1.
SENIOR ACTIVITIES
GILES COUNTY SENIOR CENTER: 1320 Wenonah Ave., Pearisburg. Betty Letsinger, 921-3924:
Seniors swim for free every day, 11-11:45 a.m., weather permitting, in the Pearisburg town pool.
The swim therapy program at the Blacksburg Aquatic Center meets Mondays and Thursdays, weather permitting. Thursday, Aug. 24, transportation leaves the center at 2:30 p.m. Note: Hours change Monday, Aug. 28. Call for details.
Bible Study is Tuesdays, 1-2 p.m.
Free movies are Tuesdays, 2 p.m.
PULASKI SENIOR CENTER, 106 N. Washington Ave. Tina Faiszt, 980-1000:
The Dine Round Club meets today at the new Subway in Pulaski.
Travel to the Ms. Virginia Senior Citizen Pageant Friday and Saturday. Participants may attend one night or both. Transportation leaves the center both evenings at 4, with dinner on your own in Roanoke. $10 for one night or $18 for both includes tickets and transportation. This trip does not count against the one-trip-per-month limit.
Aug. 30, travel to Shatley Springs. Transportation leaves the center at 11 a.m.; lunch reservations are at 1 p.m. The tour follows lunch. It's $20 for everything.
BLACKSBURG SENIOR PROGRAMS, Blacksburg Community Center, 725 Patrick Henry Drive. Joy Herbert, 961-1134:
Registration ends Friday for the trip to Radford Aug. 31 to see "The Long Way Home" outdoor drama. The van leaves at 6:15 p.m. $9 includes transportation and tickets
Movie time Monday, noon, features "Mrs. Doubtfire," starring Robin Williams. A small donation covers movie rental and popcorn.
Registration ends Aug. 30 for the Blacksburg Seniors Association's annual picnic, Sept. 1 (rain date is Sept. 15), noon-3 p.m., shelter 1, Blacksburg Recreation Park, Turner Street.
Registration ends Sept. 1 for the trip to explore historic Newbern Sept. 7. Trip includes the Wilderness Road Regional Museum, a tour of the town and dinner at Wilderness Inn. Transportation is $3. The van leaves 2 p.m. and returns 7 p.m. Museum admission is $1. Dinner is on your own.
CHRISTIANSBURG SENIOR CENTER, 655 Montgomery St. Sherry Kostric, 382-8173:
Friday, travel to see the Ms. Virginia Senior Citizen Pageant talent competition in Roanoke. Transportation is $4 for seniors and leaves the National Guard Armory at 5 p.m.
Sept. 1, enjoy the Hotel Roanoke tour and buffet luncheon. Seniors pay $17.50 for transportation, buffet, and tour.
RETIRED AND SENIOR VOLUNTEER PROGRAM, 1 Franklin St., Courthouse Annex, Christiansburg. Victoria Scott, 382-5775:
Today, 10:30 a.m., the Christiansburg morning group works at SHARE; 1:30 p.m., the afternoon group visits English Meadow for a birthday party.
Thursday, 9 a.m., the rockathon committee meets at the courthouse; 10 a.m., the Blacksburg group meets at the courthouse to work on a mailing.
Monday, 10 a.m. Shawsville group meets at the courthouse to work on a mailing.
Tuesday, 10 a.m., the McCoy Group meets at the courthouse to work on a mailing; 2 p.m., the Warm Hearth Group visits Brook Meade for a birthday party.
RADFORD SENIOR CENTER, 27 First St. Mary Jane Harmon, 731-3634:
Flexible Fitness: The Arthritis Workout is Thursdays, 1 p.m.
Friday, visit the Peaks of Otter on the Blue Ridge Parkway. Lunch is on your own at the Peaks of Otter Restaurant. Transportation is $2 and leaves the center at 9:15 a.m.
The walking group meets Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, 9 a.m., Radford Recreation Department gym. Free. Sneakers only!
Aug. 31, 1 p.m., help celebrate the Radford Senior Center's 15th birthday at a free party.
SENIOR SHORTS
Billie Horton - 1894-1995: "Miss Billie" of Blacksburg's Heritage Hall Nursing Home always said she'd live to be 100, a milestone this column highlighted last Sept. 28. She passed away Saturday, a few weeks shy of her 101st birthday. A West Virginia native, Horton settled in Radford, where she was a member of Grace Episcopal Church, a charter member of the P.E.O chapter and secretary of the American Red Cross. Services were Monday in Radford.
1995 Legacy Quilt Show: Applications available at Christiansburg Senior Center, 655 Montgomery St., and at Christiansburg Parks and Recreation, 95 College St. Show is Sept. 16, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. - during the Wilderness Trail Festival - Christiansburg National Guard Armory.
Senior Arts and Crafts Show: Applications for the 17th annual event available at the Christiansburg Senior Center, 655 Montgomery St. Show is Oct. 27-28, Christiansburg National Guard Armory, College and Depot streets. Open to exhibitors 55 or older; Christiansburg residents have priority. $10 per table, limit two. Sherry Kostric, 382-8173.
Homemaker Aide Program: A way to help the housebound elderly to remain independent while providing part-time jobs for those 55 or older who meet financial guidelines and have their own transportation. Call the New River Valley Agency on Aging, 980-7720 or 639-9677.
by CNB