ROANOKE TIMES
Copyright (c) 1996, Roanoke Times
DATE: Wednesday, February 21, 1996 TAG: 9602210022
SECTION: CURRENT PAGE: NRV-4 EDITION: NEW RIVER VALLEY
COLUMN: For Seniors
SOURCE: TRACY GALLIMORE
MACARONI BEEF SKILLET
8 oz. uncooked tri-color rotini pasta
1/2 lb. ground round
1 cup chopped onion
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 1/2 tsp. Italian herb seasoning
1 1/2 tsp. basil
8 oz. pkg. fresh mushrooms
6 oz. can "no salt added" tomato paste
1 cup water
1 tsp. Worchestershire sauce
1/4 tsp. salt
2 tbsp. grated Parmesan cheese
2 tbsp. finely chopped parsley
Cook pasta according to package directions, omitting salt, and set aside. Wipe mushrooms with a clean damp cloth. Slice and set aside. Place beef, onion, garlic, herbs and mushrooms in a skillet. Cover and cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally for eight to 10 minutes or until mushrooms have released all their juices and are fully cooked. In a small bowl, whisk together tomato paste, water, and Worchestershire sauce, salt, cheese and parsley. Add to skillet. Add pasta to skillet and heat thoroughly before serving. Serves 6.
Calories: 280; Fat: 6 grams; Cholesterol: 29 milligrams; Sodium: 178 milligrams.
Above recipe is from "The American Heart Association Recipes for Low Fat, Low Cholesterol Meals." Call Columbia Montgomery Regional Hospital's Center for Women's Health Education at 381-6298 for more low fat, low cholesterol recipes.
WARM HEARTH VILLAGE, Blacksburg. Warm Hearth Village Activity Center, 552-1498:
Friday, 7-9 p.m., Warm Hearth's Carr Activity Center. Ballroom dancing. Dress casually, enjoy refreshments and dance the night away. All seniors are welcome. Ballroom dances will be held monthly. Free.
RETIRED AND SENIOR VOLUNTEER PROGRAM, 1 Franklin St., Courthouse Annex, Christiansburg. Victoria Scott, 382-5775:
Today, 10 a.m., Christiansburg groups work on SHARE.
Thursday, 10 a.m., Blacksburg group visits Virginia Pre-School Initiative program. Volunteers help preschoolers make toy mice from socks.
Next week, RSVP groups visit local retirement homes for Valentine's and birthday parties: Monday, 2 p.m., Shawsville group at Meadow Brook; Tuesday, 2 p.m., W. Hearth group at Brook Meade; Feb. 28, 1:30 p.m., Christiansburg groups at English Meadow; Feb. 29, 2 p.m., Blacksburg group at Heritage Hall.
BLACKSBURG SENIOR PROGRAMS, Blacksburg Community Center, 725 Patrick Henry Drive. Joy Herbert, 961-1134:
Thursday, 9:30 a.m. Conversation and Coffee; 10-11 a.m., program "Your Genes Can Play Tricks on You," by Vernon Baldwin. Baldwin is the senior leader of the News and Views group.
Feb. 28, 9 a.m., van departs for Valley View and Tanglewood Malls. $2, transportation fee.
CHRISTIANSBURG SENIOR CENTER, 655 Montgomery St. Sherry Kostric, 382-8173:
Friday, 8:00 a.m. van departs for Givens bookstore, Lynchburg, with a pit stop at K&W Restaurant for breakfast.
Tuesday, 10:30 a.m., Frank Graves, a retired police officer, presents information on setting up a neighborhood watch program. Transportation is $4, seniors; $8, ages 21-54.
RADFORD SENIOR CENTER, 27 First St. Mary Jane Harmon, 731-3634:
Today, 5 p.m., American Association for Retired Persons potluck dinner.
Friday, 10 a.m., van departs for trip to Valley View Mall. Lunch at The Olive Garden.
GILES COUNTY SENIOR CENTER: 1320 Wenonah Ave., Pearisburg. Betty Letsinger, 921-3924:
Thursday, 3:30-4:30 p.m., "Dancing Grannies" exercise class.
Friday, 1:30 p.m., Sharing Grief group meets.
PULASKI SENIOR CENTER, 106 N. Washington Ave. Tina Faiszt, 980-1000:
Thursday, 11 a.m., round table discussion and lunch with Dr. David Moseman, an internist specializing in geriatric medicine at New River Internal Medicine and Pulaski Community Hospital. Moseman will discuss new medications for osteoporosis. $2 for lunch. Make reservations today.
Tuesday, 8 a.m., van departs for the Southern Spring Show in Charlotte, N.C. $15 for transportation and a ticket to the show.
Senior Shorts
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 and classes. Call the center for a newsletter and a calendar of events.
This column highlights activities and events for seniors. We welcome your comments, suggestions and ideas. Write to: Tracy Gallimore c/o The Roanoke Times, P. O. Box 540, Christiansburg, Va. 24073
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