ROANOKE TIMES
Copyright (c) 1996, Roanoke Times
DATE: Wednesday, April 3, 1996 TAG: 9604030008
SECTION: CURRENT PAGE: NRV4 EDITION: NEW RIVER VALLEY
COLUMN: For Seniors
SOURCE: TRACY GALLIMORE
This column highlights activities and events for seniors. Forms for providing feedback are available at Senior Centers. We welcome your comments, suggestions and ideas. Write to: Tracy Gallimore c/o The Roanoke Times, P.O. Box 540, Christiansburg, Va. 24073
RETIRED AND SENIOR VOLUNTEER PROGRAM, 1 Franklin St., Courthouse Annex, Christiansburg. Victoria Scott, 382-5775:
* Today, 2 p.m., Christiansburg morning group visits Heritage Hall; 2 p.m., Christiansburg afternoon group meets.
* Thursday, 1:30 p.m., Blacksburg group works on SHARE mailing at Community Action Building.
* Monday, 9 a.m., quilters meet; 2:30 p.m., Shawsville group visits Meadowbrook for birthday party.
* Tuesday, noon, Christiansburg group luncheon, St. Paul's United Methodist Church.
* April 10, 10 a.m., both Christiansburg groups meet for Kids and Crafts.
* April 11, 10 a.m., van departs for celebration lunch at K&W Cafeteria, Tanglewood Mall.
* April 12, 10:30 a.m., Pandapas Pond cleanup and picnic.
BLACKSBURG SENIOR PROGRAMS, Blacksburg Community Center, 725 Patrick Henry Drive. Joy Herbert, 961-1134:
* Today, 10 a.m., Pruning Workshop by Paul Smeal.
* Thursday, 9:30 a.m., Conversation and Coffee, 10-11 a.m., program with Dave Vogelsong, town of Blacksburg engineer.
* Friday, deadline to RSVP for Monday, 10 a.m.-noon. Coffee Brunch Get Together.
* Friday, deadline to register for trip April 10, 8:30 a.m., visit to historic Lexington. Stonewall Jackson House and several museums.
CHRISTIANSBURG SENIOR CENTER, 655 Montgomery St. Sherry Kostric, 382-8173:
* Today, 10-11 a.m., blood pressure screening.
* Friday, 4:45 p.m., van departs for Homeplace Happening in Catawba. Transportation is $3, seniors; $6, ages 21-54.
* Monday, 1 p.m., Book Club meeting.
* Tuesday, 10:15 a.m., mystery movie; 10:30 a.m.-noon, blood sugar screening; 3 p.m., van departs from National Guard Armory for arthritis group meeting.
* April 10, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., NRV Local Senior Olympic Training Day, Blacksburg Community Center.
* April 12, 11:30 a.m., Senior Athletes of Montgomery County Social, Vicker Switch Restaurant. Catherine McKenzie, 382-3744.
RADFORD SENIOR CENTER, 27 First St. Mary Jane Harmon, 731-3634:
* April 10, 2:30 p.m., Radford Senior Center Advisory Board meeting.
* April 11, 10 a.m.-noon, blood pressure screening; 12:30-4:30 p.m., plastic angel class.
* April 12, 9:30 a.m., van departs for trip to Mercer Mall, Princeton, W.Va.
GILES COUNTY SENIOR CENTER,1320 Wenonah Ave., Pearisburg. Betty Letsinger, 921-3924:
* Friday, 12:30 p.m., American Association of Retired Persons meeting.
PULASKI SENIOR CENTER, 106 N. Washington Ave. Tina Faiszt, 980-1000:
* Thursday, 10 a.m.-noon, blood pressure and glucose screen.
* Tuesday, 9 a.m., van departs for trip to Four Seasons Mall, Greensboro. Transportation is $5.
* April 11, 9:30 a.m., Coffee Hour and tie SHARE bags.
Senior Shorts
* Strength-Based Adult Caregiver Group: Today, 10 a.m., for six sessions, at the Center for Family Services, 1601 S. Main St., Blacksburg. The group is for people who provide care for older adults. Call Saliha Bava or Alan Willard at 231-3161 or 231-7261.
* RSVP Yard Sale: Donations for May 10 yard sale needed. Call 382-5775 for pickup of items. Proceeds go for celebrations at local nursing and adult homes and van maintenance and repair.
* 1996 New River Valley Senior Olympics: April 15-17, Blacksburg Community Center, Triangle Lanes, Cox's Putt-A-Round and Driving Range and the Blacksburg Municipal Golf Course. Applications are available at senior centers and at area businesses and services. Dean Gordon, 382-8328.
* 1996 Needlework Exhibit: Registration ends April 19 for people participating in the exhibit on April 27 at the Christiansburg National Guard Armory. Categories include needlepoint, cross stitch, candlewicking, crocheting and knitting. Applications available at the Christiansburg Senior Center and Christiansburg Parks and Recreation. Sherry Kostric, 382-8173.
* 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.
LEMON LAMB WITH MINT see microfilm for recipe.
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