RADFORD SENIOR CENTER

 

THE RADFORD SENIOR CENTER USES THE AARP STANDARD OF RECOGNIZING SENIORS AS 50 YEARS OLD OR OLDER.

 

*ALL SENIOR EVENTS ARE FOR SENIORS CITIZENS ONLY*
 

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July

2009


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Reminder

FREE CONCERT IN THE PARK EVERY TUESDAY NIGHT THROUGH AUGUST 11TH

 

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CONCERT SERIES:

FREE CONCERT IN THE PARK

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NEXT CONCERT:

The Radford Parks & Recreation will offer a free concert in Bisset Park at the Gazebo on Tuesday July 14, 2009 at 7pm featuring the 50 member Blacksburg Community Band. The public is invited. Bring a lawn chair or blanket and enjoy this evening of great entertainment.

IN THE EVENT OF RAIN, THE CONCERT WILL BE CANCELLED.


FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT AUDREY CALDWELL AT 731-5517 OR THE RECREATION DEPARTMENT CONTROL DESK AT 731-3633.


UPCOMING CONCERT DATES:

TUESDAY JULY 14, 2009          BLACKSBURG COMMUNITY BAND
TUESDAY JULY 28, 2009          SUMMER MUSICAL ENTERPRISE PRESENTS
                                                  JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING
                                                  TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT
TUESDAY AUGUST 4, 2009      BIG DOGS AND THE FAT CATS
TUESDAY AUGUST 11, 2009    SAM MOORE & DANNY O'BRIEN

 

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VAN TRIPS: bus

THE SENIOR CENTER OFFERS MONTHLY VAN TRIPS TO VARIOUS LOCATIONS INCLUDING: MABRY MILL, CONCORD MILLS, NEW RIVER VALLEY MALL AND MUCH, MUCH MORE!

 

UPCOMING VAN TRIPS:
  • FRIDAY JULY 16, 2009 - MAYBERRY MALL IN MT. AIRY, NC
  • FRIDAY JULY 29, 2009 - COUNTRY KITCHEN

 

NEXT VAN TRIP:

THURSDAY JULY 16, 2009

MAYBERRY MALL, MT. AIRY, NC

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COME GO SHOPPING WITH US TO MAYBERRY MALL IN MT. AIRY, NC. WE WILL BE LEAVING AT 9:30AM. LUNCH ON YOUR OWN AT LIBBY HILL SEAFOOD.

TRANSPORTATION FEE: $3.00.

SIGN UP SHEETS ARE AVAILABLE IN THE SENIOR CENTER.
FIRST COME, FIRST SERVE.
CALL (540) 731-5517 TO RESERVE YOUR SPOT.

 

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PIZZA AND A MOVIE:

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THE MOVIE FOR JULY IS "AUGUST RUSH" . IT IS RATED PG. IT WILL BE SHOWN ON THURSDAY JULY 23, 2008 AT 11:30 AM. ALL PARTICIPANTS ARE REQUIRED TO PAY $3 FOR THE COST OF PIZZA. YOU MAY PURCHASE A DRINK AT THE CENTER FOR 50 CENTS OR BRING YOUR OWN FROM HOME.ALL PARTICIPANTS MUST PRE-REGISTER IN ADVANCE WITH THE RADFORD SENIOR CENTER AT 731-5517.

 

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT  AUDREY CALDWELL AT 731-5517.

 

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BRIDGE:

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BRIDGE WILL BE PLAYED EVERY MONDAY AT 10:00 A.M.  IF YOU DON'T KNOW HOW TO PLAY BRIDGE, THAT'S OKAY!

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT AUDREY CALDWELL AT 731-5517.

 

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CANASTA:

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CANASTA WILL BE PLAYED EVERY MONDAY AT 1:30 P.M.  WE ALSO OFFER CANASTA CLASSES FOR ALL INTERESTED PERSONS.  CLASSES WILL BE EVERY TUESDAY AT 2:00 P.M. WITH INSTRUCTOR MARY JANE HARMON. 

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT  AUDREY CALDWELL AT 731-5517.

 

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BEGINNING CHESS OR CHECKERS:

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GRAB A FRIEND AND STOP BY THE RADFORD SENIOR CENTER AND LEARN TO PLAY CHESS OR CHECKERS WITH INSTRUCTOR BUSTER WEEKS FROM 10AM - 12PM.
 FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT AUDREY CALDWELL AT 731-5517.

 

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WII GAMES:

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WII IS A NINTENDO GAME THAT SUPPORTS UPPER BODY MOVEMENT AS YOU PLAY. WII GAMES MAY BE PLAYED SITTING IN A CHAIR OR STANDING. FEATURED GAMES: BASEBALL, BOWLING, TENNIS, GOLF, BILLARDS, FISHING, SHOOTING RANGE, LASER HOCKEY, RIDE THE COW, AND TABLE TENNIS. CALL 731-5517 TO RESERVE YOUR HOUR OF FUN WITH THE WII GAME SYSTEM ON THE FOLLOWING DATES:

  • FRIDAY JULY 17, 2009 - 1PM to 3PM
  • THURSDAY JULY 30, 2009 - 1PM to 3PM
  • FRIDAY JULY 31, 2009 - 1PM to 3PM
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FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT  AUDREY CALDWELL AT 731-5517.

 

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SHUFFLEBOARD:

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STOP BY THE RADFORD SENIOR CENTER ON THE FOLLOWING DATES AND PREPARE YOURSELF FOR THE 2009 SENIOR OLYMPIC-GAMES COMPETITION. ALL SHUFFLEBOARD GAMES BEGIN AT 10AM

  • FRIDAY JULY 17, 2009
  • THURSDAY JULY 30, 2009
  • FRIDAY JULY 31, 2009
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FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT  AUDREY CALDWELL AT 731-5517.

 

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FREE BLOOD PRESSURE/BLOOD SUGAR SCREENING:

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STAFF FROM CARILION HOME HEALTH CARE WILL BE  AT THE RADFORD SENIOR CENTER THE FIRST FRIDAY OF EVERY MONTH FROM 9:00-10:00 A.M. TO DO A BLOOD PRESSURE AND BLOOD SUGAR SCREENING. 

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT AUDREY CALDWELL AT 731-5517.
 

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WALK FOR YOUR HEALTH:

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COME WALK WITH SENIORS AT THE RADFORD SENIOR CENTER EVERY MONDAY FROM 9 AM - 10 AM AND GET YOUR BLOOD PRESSURE CHECKED WITH VOLUNTEERS BARBARA PHILLIPS AND HELEN MONROE. EVEN IF YOU DON'T WALK AND WOULD LIKE YOUR BLOOD PRESSURE CHECKED, COME UPSTAIRS TO THE WALKING TRACK AND SOMEONE WILL CHECK YOUR BLOOD PRESSURE FOR YOU. 

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT AUDREY CALDWELL AT 731-5517.

 

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TAX ASSISTANCE WITH WILLIS ELMORE:

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IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT YOUR FINANCIAL INVESTMENTS (IRA'S, ANNUITIES, CD'S, ETC.); TAXES OR WHAT TO DO WHEN A SPOUSE DIES; WILLIS ELMORE MAY BE ABLE TO HELP YOU. IF NOT, HE CAN FIND SOMEONE WHO CAN.  

 

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT AUDREY CALDWELL AT 731-5517.

 

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MEDICARE PART-D:

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BUSTER WEEKS WILL BE AVAILABLE TO ANSWER ANY MEDICARE PART-D QUESTIONS YOU MAY HAVE BY APPOINTMENT ONLY. 

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT AUDREY CALDWELL AT 731-5517.

 

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THE RADFORD CHAPTER AARP:

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THE RADFORD CHAPTER AARP WILL BE HELD THE THIRD WEDNESDAY OF EVERY MONTH AT 12:30PM.

  • 12:30PM - 1:30PM - LUNCH.
  • 1:30PM - 2PM - BUSINESS AND SPECIAL PROGRAM.

 

FOR THE JULY MEETING ON WEDNESDAY JULY 15, 2009 OUR GUEST SPEAKER WILL BE DARRELL MULLINS FROM MULLINS FUNERAL HOME.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT PRESIDENT MARY JANE HARMON AT      639-4571 OR VICE PRESIDENT CARTER EFFLER AT 639-4392.

 

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TRIAD MEETINGS:

TRIAD MEETINGS WILL BE HELD EVERY SECOND WEDNESDAY OF EVERY MONTH AT 10:30 - 11:00 A.M. COME ON OUT AND LISTEN TO THE SHERIFF, MARK ARMENTROUT AND THE RADFORD POLICE CHIEF AS THEY DISCUSS THE LATEST ISSUES OR SCAMS THAT INVOLVE THE SENIOR POPULATION.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT AUDREY CALDWELL AT 731-5517.

 

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WOHLFAHRT HOUSE DINNER THEATER MATINEE LUNCH:


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THE RADFORD SENIOR CENTER WILL VISIT THE WOHLFAHRT HAUS DINNER THEATER TO WATCH "GOLDEN OLDIES" ON WEDNESDAY AUGUST 5, 2009. MATINEE LUNCH WILL BE AT 12PM SHOW WILL BEGIN AT 2PM. FEE: $37.00 PER PERSON. FEE INCLUDES DINNER, SHOW, TAX, GRATUITY AND TRANSPORTATION. PAYMENT DUE FRIDAY JUNE 26, 2009 . MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO RADFORD PARKS AND RECREATION. SORRY NO REFUNDS! SIGN UP TODAY! SPACE IS LIMITED! PLEASE TELL US IF ANY OF THE FOLLOWING APPLY TO YOU: DIABETIC, FOOD ALLERGIES, VEGETARIAN, WALKER, WHEELCHAIR.

 

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT AUDREY CALDWELL AT 731-5517.

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CO-SPONSORED PROGRAMS:

 

RADFORD SENIOR CENTER

 

SENIOR OLYMPIC RESULTS:

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This years New River Valley Senior Olympic Games was a big success. Thanks to all who participated. Please click on the link below to see the results of the games.

2009 Senior Olympic Games Results

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BROWN BAG BINGO:

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The RADFORD SENIOR CENTER will offer BROWN BAG BINGO on Thursday September 10, 2009 at 1pm - 3pm. Fee will be $3.00 per person. If you enjoy suspense you will love this new twist on Bingo. Each participant must bring a bingo gift in a brown bag. When you yell BINGO, you will receive the gift of your choice in a brown bag (no peeking). Prior to our Brown Bag Bingo we will enjoy delicious light snacks and drinks.

 

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BLACKSBURG SENIOR CENTER

 

ICE CREAM SOCIAL:

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Bring your favorite ice cream topping and join us at the BLACKSBURG SENIOR CENTER ICE CREAM SOCIAL on Wednesday July 22 at 1pm. Bingo will follow for those who want to stay for extra fun. $1.00 donation for bingo is appreciated for prize money.

 

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EVENING AT THE FROG POND:

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Enjoy the lazy days of summer for a splash in the pool with your grandchildren. So grandmas and grandpas grab the grandkids and spend an evening at the FROG POND. The grandchildren are sure to have a blast as they frolic in the pool, play water games and be entertained by ZIGGY THE CLOWN. Hotdogs and all the fixings will be provided to satisfy the munchies. This event takes place on Tuesday August 11, 2009 from 7pm - 9pm at the Frog Pond Swimming Pool.

 

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CHRISTIANSBURG SENIOR CENTER

 

SHUFFLEBOARD TOURNAMENT:

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The CHRISTIANSBURG SENIOR CENTER will host a SHUFFLEBOARD TOURNAMENT on THURSDAY NOVEMBER 12, 2009 from 10am - 12noon. PRIZES will be awarded for 1st PLACE and 2nd PLACE in Men's and Women's Divisions, NO Age Divisions, followed by lunch and fellowship. REGISTRATION begins OCTOBER 1st and ends NOVEMBER 5, 2009. FEE: $3.00 includes lunch.

 

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RESOURCES:

SENIORNAVIGATOR.ORG WOULD LIKE TO INTRODUCE A SOURCE OF INFORMATION TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY. IF YOU ARE LOOKING FOR ACTIVITIES IN AN AREA THAT YOU PLAN TO VISIT OR IF YOU NEED TO FIND ASSISTANCE AT HOME THEN SENIORNAVIGATOR.ORG CAN HELP YOU FIND WHAT YOU ARE LOOKING FOR.

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FOR MORE INFORMATION CLICK HERE: SENIOR NAVIGATOR.ORG

 

Radford Senior Center Hours
Monday - Friday 9:00am     - 5:00 pm
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed