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Local Program Brightens the Holidays for the Roanoke, Lynchburg, New River Valley and Surrounding Area Seniors Be A Santa To A Senior is celebrating its tenth year of operation in Central and Southwest Virginia. Since 2004, Home Instead’s Be a Santa To A Senior has provided gifts to over 20,000 seniors in our local communities and has enlisted help from nearly 2,000 volunteers. Once again, holiday shoppers in Roanoke, Lynchburg, Smith Mountain Lake & the NRV areas can give cheer to area seniors by participating in the Be a Santa to a Senior program. “Be a Santa to a Senior each year sets new records in contributions of gifts to a group that is so often forgotten during the holiday season,” said Betsy Head, owner of the Home Instead Senior Care offices serving the Roanoke, Lynchburg, and Smith Mountain Lake areas. While children are the beneficiaries of many holiday programs, people ______________________ often don’t think about the isolated marketing and sales and lonely seniors who need to be remembered as well during this sea3536 brambleton ave., s.w. suite 9a son. The program helps to ensure roanoke, virginia 24018 isolated seniors receive gifts and phone 540.989.2737 companionship during the holidays. cell 540.728.1068 This can be a difficult time for sefax 540.989.2737 nior adults, especially those who www.starconciergeinc.com ar concierge, inc. live alone or have lost spousess t and loved ones. An estimated 27 percent of people 65 and older (10.8 million people) are widowed, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. Further, the Administration on Aging reports about 28 percent (11.8 million) noninstitutionalized people 65 and older live alone. Here’s how the program, which runs through December 19, works: Prior to the holiday season, Home Instead works with the Department of Social Services in Amherst Co., Bedford Co., Campbell Co., Appomattox Co., Franklin Co., Botetourt Co., Roanoke Co., Montgomery Co. and the cities of Lynchburg, Roanoke, Radford, as well as the LOA Area Agency on Aging and the Central Virginia Area Agency on Aging to identify needy and isolated seniors in the community and provide referrals to the Be A Santa To A Senior community service program. These names go on tags that are displayed on trees throughout our communities. Community trees can be found at the Olive Garden Restaurants (Roanoke, Lynchburg & Christiansburg), the Area Agency on Aging (Roanoke and Lynchburg), various Walmart stores and other retail locations, as well as the Home Instead Senior Care office in Lynchburg, Roanoke, & Christiansburg. A complete list of community trees can be found by visiting www.beasantatoasenior. com and entering your zip code in the designated field. Retailers participating in Be a Santa to a Senior are currently displaying Christmas trees until Dec. 8 that feature ornaments with seniors’ first names and their gift requests. Holiday shoppers can pick an ornament from these trees, buy the items listed and return them, wrapped or unwrapped, to the store, with the ornament tag attached. Wrapping Parties will be held on December 9 from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. at Towers Shopping Center in Roanoke and the Templeton Senior Center in Lynchburg. Deliveries will be made December 9 – 19 from the wrapping party locations in both communities. For NRV dates, please call Debbie Witt at (540) 260-3160. “Be a Santa to a Senior is a fulfilling way to say thanks to those older adults who have helped build our community,” Betsy Head said. “Our hope is that many will be touched by this holiday gesture of goodwill.” “Be a Santa to a Senior gives back to older adults in our area, many of whom have had a significant, positive influence on our lives,” said Head. “During this season of giving, we encourage shoppers to buy a little extra to say thank you to these community members.” The program, run by the local Home Instead Senior Care office, is grateful for the support of the following program partners throughout Central and Southwest Virginia. • Centra Home Health • Centra Hospice • Centra PACE See Santa, Page 7

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Pamela Irvine President and CEO of Feeding America Southwest Virginia The Cake Taker

arly 2014, a perplexed but thrilled doctor cried out, “She’s a cake taker!” describing his patient, Pamela Irvine. After 4.5 hours, an abnormal bone growth was surgically removed from Pamela’s esophagus and fused into her spine to repair an earlier neck injury. Pam’s bilingual doctor had intended to say, “This takes the cake!” because the medical team had never seen such a case. One might speculate that the bony growth was a miracle in the making, providing the perfect solution for a painful problem. Over the last nine years, I too have discovered that Pamela Irvine’s life has had much to do with the making of miracles. In fact, for more than 30 years she’s not only taken cake, but many other food items, in an effort to stamp out hunger. As president and CEO of Feeding America Southwest Virginia, she’s received national honor. Bringing hunger awareness into politics and developing creative solutions both locally and nationally has earned Pamela the 2014 Dick Goebel Public Service Award. Her solutions have addressed the pain of unemployment, the disadvantaged and working poor families. For those of us who freely reach for a meal or snack, it may be difficult to imagine how much of a miracle a can of soup can be. The face of hunger can look like 912,790 Virginians who must choose between paying their mortgage, buying medicine or eating, every single day. Close up it’s the face of a 6 year old placing half his school lunch in his schoolbag for a baby sister at home. In order to appreciate the big picture, we should first define the purpose of a food bank. Then we will come to appreciate the miracles. In 1978, Pamela Irvine worked at TAP (then called Total Action Against Poverty) alongside Cabell Brand dealing with community nutrition and outreach. Many charitable, emergency food programs existed independently yet not always effectively. In the 80’s a changing economy with a rise in unemployment began to overwhelm these programs. TAP saw the need for creating a community food bank and the dream became a reality by creating

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the first regional food bank in 1981. Simply put, a food bank is like a parent who organizes ways to spend money wisely and gather food. Community programs, (missions, mobile food pantries, after school programs, soup kitchens, etc.) are like the children who receive from the parent and get the food to those in need. After the 1981 dream came the hard work of finding food donors, real estate, transportation, a paid staff and many, many volunteers. Yet in spite of the title before the name, Pamela’s life has not always been a cake walk. She remembers when there was not enough food to go around the family table. And she is all too familiar with the losses that crush one’s life and flip your circumstances upside down. At the age of 2, before latching onto security, Pam was separated from her mother and adopted by her grandmother. A new family was molded around her with step father and brother as well. Once more she was at a loss when the men she loved tragically lost their lives. Still a child and unable to process her pain, she says she became a rebellious teenager. To her good fortune, that very same pain opened the door to social work. In that environment she made a new choice. “Trials, tragedy and tribulation can make you bitter or better,” she notes. Today many people will confess they are thankful she has chosen the latter. The food bank dream has long been laced with nightmares. It began without a building of its own, nor trucks or computers, and a fire which destroyed the Roanoke TAP facility for a year. By 1999 the food bank independently incorporated as a non profit from TAP, known as The Southwest Virginia Second Harvest Food Bank. This decision enabled it to gain funds, faculty and equipment. Pam was continuously stretched out of her comfort zone. Through the years she noticed many pastors working in the field. It caused her to wonder why they continued to take such a personal interest in these people they did not know. The long years of being See CAKE, Page 11

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Lynchburg Christmas Memories: The Scents, Sights And Sounds of the Holidays

By Denise Scruggs & Hailey Crouch- Beard Center on Aging hestnuts roasting on an open fire, Jack Frost nipping at your nose, Yuletide carols being sung by a choir...” These Denise Scruggs, Director of Beard are more than words to a Christmas song. For me, they evoke many wonderful holiday memories and Center on Aging bring me back to a time when I was a child anxiously awaiting Santa’s visit. The aroma of fresh baked cookies, pumpkin pie, and fudge remind me of my mom, dad’s, and grandmother’s love. Each year they would spend weeks preparing homemade holiday treats. By the time we sat down to Christmas dinner we had a feast fit for a king and enough food for a small army. There was barely enough space for our plates. While I didn’t inherit my family’s cooking talent, I have a wonderful husband and son who carry on this family tradition. I, on the other hand, have learned to demonstrate my love in other ways. The smell of a wood burning fire also takes me back to bitter cold winters, snow filled nights, and a roaring fire in the fireplace. After hours of sledding we would return home frozen to the bone only to back up to the fire and thaw out while enjoying a steaming cup of tea or cocoa. Whatever happened to those white Christmases? I sure do miss them. Festive decorations and holiday music also added to the holiday ambiance. Red poinsettias, fresh greenery, homemade ornaments and decorations decked out our hallways, our den, and our dining room. Stuffed animals and angels, my mom’s favorites, were tucked into every nook and cranny. Hand-tied pine wreaths lovingly prepared by my dad and me were hung on the front door and given a prominent place above the mantle along with stockings awaiting Santa’s visit. Although very time consuming, Dad and I worked side-by-side for hours upon end to create and decorate our wreaths. As we decked out our home, we listened to holiday tunes by Andy Williams, Elvis Presley, Bing Crosby, and many others. It never mattered which song played because we played them all. Perhaps my most cherished holiday memories are those of my family’s annual Christmas lights tours. We piled into the car, turned the radio on to a Christmas station and rode around for hours eyeing the light displays. These much anticipated trips gave us time together as a family while they offered a reprieve from the hustle and bustle of the season. During each trip we passed by hundreds of houses decked out with sparkling lights draped along their windows and rooftops. If we were lucky, we also caught a glimpse of the family’s Christmas tree peeking out from the window. I anxiously await this year’s trip. No matter how old I am, I will always be “young at heart” when it comes to the holiday season. I will continue to enjoy the sights, sounds, and tastes of Christmas. I will carry on family traditions while making new ones of my own. I will continue to bask in the wonder and excitement of the season as I make new H Omemories. ME HEALTH May you and your family have a safe and happy holiday season chocked full with new and exciting memories that will last a lifetime. Happy Holidays!

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I’m guilty. I admit it. You’re guilty also. Don’t deny it. The holidays are upon us. You find a wrapped gift in the house or under the Christmas tree and it has your name on it. You can’t resist the temptation. It’s human nature. Curiosity has gotten the best of you. You look at the size. You pick it up. You feel the weight. You shake it. You try and guess what it is. And you thought the word puzzles on Wheel of Fortune were hard to solve. As a small child I had this experience on Christmas. When I finally unwrapped the present, I found the coolest red sport remote control car ever invented. The car was wrapped in that tough plastic which takes the Jaws of Life to open. On the package printed in bold print was “Batteries Not Included.” Fortunately, Santa put batteries in my Christmas stocking. For me to take the remote car for a test drive in the house, my father put the batteries in my new set of mini wheels and remote control. The remote control only had two working buttons--a steering wheel and turbo boost. All that was needed to create havoc in the house. Fresh new batteries. Wooden floors all over the house. And turbo boost. Knight Rider, eat your heart out! That television show’s motto,“One man can make a difference.” My motto that morning, “One misfit can create lots of mischief.” I steer the car next to Daisy the house dog sleeping on the floor. The adage “let sleeping dogs lie” doesn’t apply on Christmas morning--especially with a new toy. I hit turbo boost on the remote. The car shoots down the hallway. A barking Daisy pursues. Three quick facts. One, Newton says an object in motion tends to stay in motion. Two, rubber wheels on wooden floors--great traction. Three, furry dog paws on wooden floors--no traction. You see where I am going with this. I curve the car right. Daisy goes straight. I curve the car left. Daisy goes straight. I stop the car on a dime. Yep, you guessed it. Daisy kept going. Daisy jumped on the couch because she had enough of my shenanigans. Not only did Daisy have enough, so did the batteries to my car. The batteries croaked. Batteries always die when you are having fun. I asked my father to put in new batteries. He pitched a fit because he had to find the right type of screw driver and batteries. All he wanted to do was take an afternoon nap. He protests “Why can’t changing out batteries be simpler and not so hard? Why can’t batteries last longer?” Indeed, whether you are young or old, changing out batteries in an electronic gizmo can be frustrating if you don‘t have the right tools and time consuming especially if you have to buy them. Not to mention that new batteries run down also if used constantly. The medical alarm device I install to help seniors live cost-effectively and independently at home also has batteries. The unit itself is small and is designed for simplicity. It comes with a backup battery in case there is a loss of power in the home. When the power comes back on, the battery automatically recharges by itself. The pendant button the senior wears also has a long battery life. The pendant is easy to push, waterproof, very reliable, and hard to damage if dropped. When the system is activated by the battery operated pendant, a 2-way voice operator will verify if there is an emergency and who should be notified. That holiday, Daisy lost patience from chasing my remote controlled car in the house. My father also lost patience with constantly changing out its batteries. My mom lost patience with me constantly asking her to buy new batteries. Seniors can have plenty of patience and peace of mind and not worry about constantly buying and replacing the batteries for the medical alarm because “Batteries Are Included.” Happy Holidays.

Senior News Blue Ridge Edition

December 2014

Reverse Mortgage News Rayetta M.Webb, Your LOCAL Reverse Mortgage Consultant Since 2005 Oh, the weather outside is frightful. That is if you live in Buffalo, NY. As I write this I am watching the news reports of record snow in that area. I grew up in Duluth, MN and remember lots of snow, but nothing like that. It makes me thankful to be living in south central Virginia for sure! I hope you are keeping warm and enjoying the whisper of winter coming our way. Over the 10 years that I have been working in this industry and writing to help folks understand just the facts about the “Home Equity Conversion Mortgage” (HECM), or commonly called the reverse mortgage, there have been many changes to this program. And the change that is coming up starting in March 2015 is one of the biggest that this program has undergone in its 25 year history. The use of financial assessments when qualifying for this program has finally been announced after waiting for nearly a year for this change to be put into law. So what will this change mean for those folks looking to use this program in the future? For starters, the lender will be looking at more than just the age of the borrower and the home value when setting up the HECM for the borrower. Like a traditional mortgage, the HECM will now look at the borrowers’ income and ability to pay real estate taxes and keep the home insured. These two items (besides keeping this home as your primary residency) have always been the HECM borrowers’ responsibility. But in recent years this industry has seen an increase in the number of folks who were not able to or did not keep them up and the default ratio for loans being called has risen. In order to sustain this program and make sure it can stay around, there had to be some changes in the qualifying of the folks using it. Thus the financial assessments came about. Starting in March 2015, folks looking to use this program will have their credit histories reviewed. Lenders will need to complete a borrower assessment and looking at that to determine whether the borrower will need to have a portion of the proceeds that are available through the HECM set aside to be used over time for real estates and homeowners insurance. This assessment will determine if a life expectancy set aside (LESA) is needed, and whether it will be a fully-funded or partially-funded set-aside. Sound confusing? It’s really looking to be sure the borrower has enough income and has shown in the past that they have been able to pay these items without issue. If not, the program will work with them (provided there are enough proceeds to do so) to insure that these are taken care of. Someone who currently has a mortgage to be paid off and has had issues in the past may find that this program does not afford them the answers they need. There will be exceptions to this rule such as loss of a spouse, which may have made life difficult in paying those bills, or loss of a job. Lenders will also be looking to see if there have been late payments over 90 days as well as multiple late payments on any one account. These types of situations will need to be explained or they may prevent some borrowers from using this program. Those who have experienced a bankruptcy in the past or are currently involved in a Chapter 13 will have new guidelines when using this program as well. In the meantime, the new rules will not take effect until March, so if you have looked at this program before or feel it is something that may benefit you, you may want to consider looking at it before the upcoming financial assessments take place. The fact that all borrowers who use a HECM will still need to participate in a counseling session has not changed and I imagine those agencies will become very busy and have limited appointment times available. If you or someone you know, would like to learn more on how this program works for you in your current situation, please call me: 434.238.0765. I’ll be happy to answer any of your questions. I also have information packages that I can send to you. Just ask for one when you call. I wish each and every one of you a wonderful holiday season! Be safe if you travel and enjoy the company of family and friends. Stay warm! Kindest regards.

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December 2014

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think we lie to ourselves often. In a recent article that I read on “Ethics in Everyday Life,” it discusses self-deception as tricky. We come to believe these lies or ways in which we perceive the truth and make us believe that nothing is wrong. On a comical note, one can say that they are only lightly overweight but in essence it may be over twenty-five pounds and that is not slight. We are fooling only ourselves. Virginia Burggraf I do this often, where my weight is concerned, DNS, RN, C particularly when I want to eat ice cream. When Radford University we lie to ourselves it can be innocent; however, it Professor in Gerontological can also have some negative implications. Most Nursing people want to protect themselves from the reality around them and then they lie. Lying can be appealing because, in the short term, it makes a bad situation seem better than it is, or disappear. But in the long term it will make things worse. Here are some of the common ways we lie, as discussed in this article: • Repression – refusing to think about something by trying to forget about it, and burying it deep inside our minds; • Projection – associating our own negative qualities with someone else, by blaming circumstances or situations on another person; • Delusion – refusing to accept the reality of a situation, by pretending things are different than they actually are; • Denial – a most common form and is refusing to accept the truth. Does this all sound rather familiar. It is hard to confront negative situations in life but we need to learn this early on in our lives. If, when we were children, this was a habitual form of behavior and communication, it will continue into adulthood and older adulthood. You can still change this pattern and confront situations head on; you may need some help through counseling. I myself postponed the grief of my husband’s death for ten years. I had to get the kids going and through college and work two jobs, etc., and had little to no time for grief work. When my Dad died, my world fell apart. I did get the needed help and I hope it is only my weight that I lie to myself about now. The main reason we lie to ourselves is fear of the inevitable that we want to postpone. If we take appropriate action we can often remedy situations. Let’s confront our fears directly, reduce our anxiety and possible depression over that which we seem to have no control. Instead, take back your personal

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Virginia Tech Students Unite to Fight Cancer Virginia Tech fraternity Alpha Tau Omega Theta Delta chapter has selected Cycling4aCure as its official philanthropy. Their goals include raising $10,000; donating 30 or more bicycles to children with cancer; completing a 200-mile bike trip from Blacksburg to Charlotte, North Carolina; and holding a benefit concert this spring. http://www.vtnews.vt.edu/

2014 Radford Christmas Parade The Radford Christmas Parade, sponsored by the Kiwanis Club of Radford and the Radford Chamber of Commerce is scheduled for Saturday, December 6th at 4:00 PM. The Theme of this year’s parade is “Christmas in The Highlands.” The parade route, as in years past, will line up in the East Main Street and University Drive bridge vicinity, and proceed westward along Main Street to the Central Square Shopping Center area, just beyond Wadsworth Street. Parade “WEATHER DATE” is Saturday, Dec. 13th, at 4:00 PM. power and tell yourself the truth. If there is something that you want to change and do not have what you feel is inner strength, start slow and talk it over with someone who understands. See yourself differently. Naturally this is easier said than done and I also rely on my faith, which I know continues to sustain me as I often hope it sustains my family as well as my readers. Be good to yourself and treat yourself to the truth about your wonderful self and your life. Ginger Burggraf, DNS RN FAAN OCDS, is a professor of geriatric nursing at Radford University. She has been an advocate for health care for older adults for many years, and also writes grants to further this effort. She is a religious member of the Secular Carmelite Community of the Catholic Church, a grandmother of nine, and an avid knitter.

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December 2014

CAKE, from Page 5 an advocate and the work of her hands became entwined with her spirit. In the 90’s she added the role of pastor to her identity. Aside from work, she is the associate pastor of a small church in Clifton Forge. Since 1981, layoffs and downsizing added people who once had 6 figure salaries to the needy and food distribution increased by 57%. Efficiency in the food industry has caused a reduction in food donations. Yet with every problem comes two successes. 24,477 unique individuals are being fed weekly in 26 county areas. There are partnerships with major corporations such as Kroger and Carilion or Allstate. Non profit, church and civic groups have joined ranks. New programs are always on the rise such as the Backpack Program, the Veggie Mobile or Project 360, which engages corporations in volunteerism. Being on top has not lessened the workload for Pamela Irvine. She must constantly know what every hand is doing. At times she has been tempted to give up. Then she calls to mind the day she stood knee deep in mud. The small town of Hurly, Va. was flooded and only the fire department remained. They were able to feed 300 families for 3 weeks. And when the shootings occurred at Virginia Tech, the cafes were closed. The Salvation Army and the food bank fed first responders and parents for several days. As the Holidays draw near, we become cake takers of another sort, feeding our own appetites. Perhaps this year we can pause to consider how food can become miracles and we, givers of life. To learn more log on to: www.faswva.org. Dorothy Luci is an artist and writer from New York City, residing in Roanoke County. She has enjoyed serving her community through teaching, counseling and chaplain work. Dorothy also loves bandanas, has used paper plates for poetry, and has recently begun to play an African drum.

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Stay Safe and Healthy this Winter By Stephanie Specht of Carilion Clinic Everyone needs a warm place to live, adequate nutrition, and proper clothing to stay healthy during the cold winter months. But, it can be especially important for seniors since older adults are at a higher risk for serious health problems and injuries related to the weather. “Seniors tend to make less body heat due to slowing metabolisms, poor circulation, certain medications, and less physical activity, putting them at risk for serious conditions, such as hypothermia and frostbite,” explained Brian K. Unwin, M.D., chief of geriatrics and palliative medicine at Carilion Clinic’s Center for Healthy Aging. And since it is impossible to stay inside all season long or economical to crank up the heat too high, below are several simple steps you can take to stay healthy during the long, dark, and cold days of winter. Limit Exposure: During very cold days, it is important to limit your time outside. If you must be outside, however, keep these tips in mind: • Dress in two to three thinner layers of loose fitting clothing, which are warmer than one thick layer. • Your ears, fingers, and toes are the most susceptible to cold weather since they are farthest away from your core. Be sure to always wear a hat, gloves or mittens, and a good pair of warm boots that are waterproof. It is also a good idea to wear a scarf to cover your mouth and nose, as well as protect your lungs from cold air. • Staying dry is the key to staying warm. Wet clothing will chill your body quickly, leading to hypothermia or frostbite, so choose outerwear that is not only warm but also waterproof. Dr. Unwin notes that it is also important to know the signs of hypothermia and frostbite, so seniors are able to seek shelter and medical attention before these serious conditions can progress. “Symptoms of hypothermia include lots of shivering; cold skin that is pale or ashy; feeling very tired, confused, or weak; problems walking; or slowed breathing or heart rate,” he said. “The symptoms of frostbite also include white or ashy skin, but the skin will also feel hard, waxy, and/or numb.” Dr. Unwin cautions seniors not to rely on shivering alone as a warning sign for hypothermia.

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he press conference on the changing of the guard(s), brought a full house to The Jefferson Center. People of all backgrounds, cultures, religions, social & economic levels, dignitaries, businesses, humanitarian groups, media, education, arts, vendors, law enforcement, non-profits came to witness Local Colors’ passing of the baton to two new outstanding civic Pearl Fu, Roanoke’s Ambassador of Goodwill and leaders Beth Lutjen and Taylor Willis. International Connection Afterwards, someone told a friend of mine she had read in the papers about Pearl Fu’s “passing away”??...along with my photograph! Shows not everyone grasps the same information from the same article. I felt happy that other friends laughed when they heard it. Laughter is good and healthy for everyone---especially those with Parkinson’s. I have cut down on many of my activities, and social obligations. These past few working months wore me out too easily. I am now more relaxed in retirement. But I’m already involved in new voluntary ventures. It warms my heart to welcome the lunch line guests at the Rescue Mission. It is amazing how many people of all cultures, backgrounds and ages to whom, every day, they feed delicious and nutritious meals. The staff and volunteers are all dedicated and caring with sincere big smiles when serving each empty plate to fullness. Gratitude shines on both sides of the service counter. It surely is contagious. I’ve smiled too! The joy of serving can make any face smile, even if it’s toothless. I hope I did not scare too many people.

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Clarification--when the dentist told me how much it would cost to take care of my many dental needs, I was shocked and exclaimed, “I am not worthy! I mean, I’m not worth that much!” Like London, I’ve got too many bridges falling down. So, I’m looking for Blacksburg Chinese students with Pearl Fu and Imo a c o m p a s s i o n a t e Fu (in blue beside Pearl). dentist, with good discounts, to work on needed dentures & bridges. Especially now that I am retired. Recently, I broke a tooth off biting on a Peking duck, which is supposed to be boneless. I felt sorry for the new young restaurant owners. Things happen! I told them not to worry. It’s not their fault. So---I lived up to my role as a mentor to new immigrant people of other cultures and businesses. One outcome answer: they no longer serve Peking duck. It is important to remember people who influenced you positively when you first started at birth or in any new life. Sylvia Wong, founder of the Blacksburg Chinese School, heartily welcomed our family. When we arrived to Roanoke in 1986, not knowing anyone, she took us completely under her wing. Without her spontaneous compassion, we might not have made it! Acts of kindness, like a gem hitting water, cause circular waves that expand in all directions, a Local Colors theme. What a difference her compassion gem did for our troubled dark waters. November 20, at VaTech-Carilion School of See PEARL, Page 15

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Be sure to stop by and chat with me! Medicine, Sylvia’s I love being with son, Virgil Wong, people smiling and a renowned artist, laughing. Oops, and cofounder pardon my toothless of “Medical smile! Avatar” presented Christmas will a phenomenal be especially lecture on how to special this year. (L-R): Whitney Welbaum, Virgil Wong, Pearl Fu, help individuals Our entire family: Stephanie Welbaum.Virgil was one of the first students visualize their way three daughters, a of Blacksburg Chinese School. Whitney and Stephanie, to improved health. son-in-law, three Imo's talented daughters, are current students. I felt so proud of grandchildren will him. An apple all be together celebrating with us. Cannot wait! d o e s n ’t f a l l f a r We cannot be where we are today without the good guidance and from the tree. I was mentorship of others in the past and today. My deepest gratitude to yougrateful be present Local Colors Press Conference: Mayor Bowers and -you know who you are! for his lecture as Pearl Fu Happy holidays everyone! “Aunty Pearl.” I Pearl Fu is Roanoke’s great promoter, Ambassador of Goodwill, and she are offered to be a volunteer for and in their research. Call me ‘Curious Pearl,’ too. th the founder and coordinator of Local Colors. Local Colors welcomes new The very next day, Blacksburg Chinese School celebrated its 35 anniversary. What a delicious authentic Chinese celebratory banquet at China people/cultures. Contact Pearl at Local Colors, Jefferson Center Suite 228, 540-904-2234 office, 540-580-0341 cell, pearlfu3@gmail.com. Grill. (No Peking duck! It was off my list anyway.) Now residing in Taiwan, Sylvia, has passed her baton to a most capable VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY! Imo Fu as principal. The school is doing extremely well, with more than 60 The official sponsor of Birthdays, this 100 year old company is seeking students. They are key performers at Local Colors Festivals and also at the the gift of your time by volunteering in our office. If you are Chinese New Year celebrations. If you are looking to learn more about Chinese interested in saving lives and fulfilling yours,please contact the culture, language, dance, art, crafts, etc., please get in touch with Imo Fu. local office of your American Cancer Society at Retirement has relaxed me so much I have returned to be a “Greeter” 540-774-2716, option 3. welcoming the lovely audience at Jefferson Center concerts and Mill Mountain We look forward to your call. Theatre. Also, I will attend the lighting of the Christmas tree downtown.

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The True Meaning of Christmas “Happy Christmas to all, and to all a good night!” These words from the 1822 poem titled “A Visit from St. Nicholas,” but known by most as “The Night before Christmas” bring to mind memories of good food, fellowship and family gatherings with bright eyed children. Although people have many different Christmas traditions, there is something magical about this time of year. The music, the lights, the food, and the anticipation bring out the kid in all of us. If there is a time of year when people are inspired to be generous and kind, it is without a doubt the Christmas season. Perhaps one of the most poignant examples of the power of goodwill at Christmas time is the spontaneous truce which erupted on Christmas Eve and carried through Christmas Day in the trenches during World War I in 1914. The war was barely four months old but already hundreds of thousands lay dead. But that Christmas Eve something happened. Candle lit Christmas trees poked out of trenches and soon Christmas carols, notably Silent Night, were being sung by soldiers in English and German. In the midst of war, the Prince of Peace was making his presence felt. The hostilities ceased and both sides helped each other bury their dead. For a brief moment in time the true spirit of Christmas prevailed. If the true spirit of Christmas can break out in the trenches of World War I then it can break out anywhere. Let’s all do our part to make this the most wonderful time of the year! If you are like me, you dislike the fact that Christmas, which is supposed to be a celebration of the birth of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, has become more about commercialism than about a time of goodwill and giving. I would encourage everyone to take the time this Christmas season to pause and view the world through the eyes of a child. Remember the wonder and the excitement you felt as a child at the most wonderful time of the year. I think we need to gain some perspective on what Christmas is really about. Let’s all take some time this Christmas season to cut through the hype and the commercialism (and the politically correct “Happy Holidays”) and remember the true meaning of Christmas. Just as the soldiers in the trenches in 1914 experienced the power of Christmas, I believe there are miracles just waiting to be discovered around any corner. Keep your eyes open and you just might experience one. Look for opportunities to reach out to others and bring a little joy into someone’s life. As you decorate your house think of what makes a house a home. I generally write about things you can do to your house to make it safer and more accessible. What I am talking about now is how to make it a home. It is the spirit and atmosphere within the house that makes it a home. The true spirit of Christmas is that sense of thankfulness for the gifts we have been given and the willingness to reach out and share them with others. I want to thank my readers for all of the kind comments I have received and wish all of you a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! If you have questions about Housing Matters or have topics you would like to see discussed, you can reach me at (540) 384-2064 or email me at cmoore@ solidrockenterprises.com.

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oston, affectionately known as “Beantown” by its denizens, was home to my mother and her people, and a paradise for me. The blue Atlantic coast, tidal marshes, sailboats on the Charles, ice cream parlors with marble counters and glass cases of chocolates, Swan Boat rides and train rides from the North Shore into Boston – I loved it all. My mother’s kitchen pantry never lacked a jar of Boston Baked Beans, but for clams and fish, for crisp summer days and clipped New England speech, we had to be in Boston. Gail Tansill Lambert On a trip there from Roanoke in September, Photos by Phillip Lambert Himself, son Philip and I arrived at nearby Watertown after a day-and-a-half-drive. Himself declared driving into downtown Boston doable with abundant albeit pricey parking. Too, ride the MTA (Massachusetts Transit Authority) for getting around in the big city, for Boston’s parts make up a whole that is seemingly unrivaled on earth, although I am clearly biased. The Boston Common is a perfect spot from which to explore the city, in the middle of everything, with places to sit and flowing fountains. The least expensive and handiest place to park is under Boston Common; nearby are places to eat and shop as well as historical monuments. We attended a midday church service at an Anglican church built before the American Revolution, which is now a Unitarian church. The reverent Anglican liturgy continues there and only the sermon was “modern,” although the topic was of religious clashes and war, so nothing new there. Further down the street, we stepped foot on a circle of exposed cobblestone where the Boston Massacre took place on a slope within sight of Boston Harbor. Also close by is grand old Filene’s, still standing, but closed, famous for its Basement in the days when one could track

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an item from 100% full price upstairs to 90% discounted price in the Basement. Waiting for the discount was a gamble, of course. Not to be missed is a stroll around the Public Garden side of Boston Common, where lovely Swan Boats still ply the quiet pond. On the Swan Boat in Boston Public Garden other hand, dusk in December is blissfully beautiful when the Boston Common and Public Garden are covered in crystal snow and ice, and across the street elegant Beacon Hill townhouses glow with Christmas lights through ancient bay windows. Memorable this trip was an evening at the Union Oyster House, oldest restaurant in America in continuous service. Established in 1826 when Daniel Webster was a “constant customer,” later in the next century the Kennedy Clan frequented the venerated gathering place. By the time I walked through the door and up the old stairs I was hooked, even before tasting the acclaimed clam chowder and scrod (young codfish or haddock). We liked Boston Harbor, eating lightly at upscale, contemporary Legal Sea Foods near Long Warf, constructed in the 17th century as the focal point of Boston’s shipping industry two hundred years ago. Long Warf is now home to the Marriott Long Wharf (with a harbor view) and the place to buy tickets and board the Historic Boston Harbor Cruise to see the city’s waterfront as well as the islands of the outer harbor. Long Wharf is perfect for boat-watching, from the smallest sailboat to the largest international cruise ships. We visited Bunker Hill, site of the first major See TRAVEL, Page 19

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TRAVEL, from Page 18 battle of the American Revolution where the American patriots lost the battle but inflicted casualties and held their ground against two assaults by British Regulars, a feat no one believed they could do. We sat in the Old North Church where the lantern was lit to signal Paul Revere’s ride to warn the Americans that “the British are coming!” Secrecy was imperative: the Old North Church’s English pastor, of course, favored the British. The city exudes confidence and possibilities. No longer the industrial center of shipping, silver Unitarian Church in Presmiths and electronics, Boston is forging a new Revolutionary Boston future with bio-tech corporations and start-ups clustered along the Charles River, utilizing the intellectual energy and talent that come from adjacent MIT, Harvard, and Boston University. In its own way, the Puritan’s “shining city on a hill” still shines. Gail Tansill Lambert is a graduate of Hollins, a former Latin teacher, and works as a Union Oyster House, established 1826 freelance writer.

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My Trip To Beijing, China By Ellen Deaton Photos By Nancy Weekly Everyday in Beijing has been a full day of fun adventure. Our last is no exception. We began at the Temple of Heaven. The magnificent and colorful Temple of Heaven (TianTan) was where emperors of the Ming and Qing dynasties would make offerings to heaven and pray for good harvests. On the way we pass through the Temple’s park and gardens. Some of the trees here, mostly cypress, are many hundreds of years old. The gardens are alive with locals practicing tai chi, jian zi, wu shu, playing instruments, singing and dancing, board games, kite flying, badminton and more... the majority being seniors. Here we have a private tai chi lesson. Our guide, Julia, said she enjoyed watching us and that we did a good job – she was very diplomatic! The Temple of Heaven was constructed between 1406 and 1420 during the reign of Ming Emperor YongLe (reign: 1403-1424), who also oversaw the creation of the Forbidden City during the same period. Originally established as the Temple of Heaven and Earth, it was given its current name during the reign of Ming Emperor JiaJing (reign: 1522-1567), who built separate complexes for the earth, sun and moon. The Temple of Earth (DiTan) can be found in north Beijing. The temples of the sun and moon are in the east and west of Beijing. The emperor’s primary imperial palace (Forbidden City) lies not just in the center of the city, but also between the temples of earth and heaven, symbolizing the role of the emperor connection to heavenly rule. One will notice the representation of heaven as round and the earth as square in the layout and design. The approach to the Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests is along a long raised walkway that almost imperceptibly increases in height. At the winter solstice offerings were made to heaven, and in the spring, prayers for a good harvest. It was one of the emperor’s most important tasks to choose the dates for sowing seeds and bringing in the harvest.

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The Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests is a strikingly beautiful building; round, three-tiered and with blue tiled roofs (as it is essentially a Taoist temple) and sits on a threetier marble terrace. The cleverly constructed building relies only on carpentry, with no nails employed. In 1998, the Temple of Heaven was added to the UNESCO World Heritage List. We next visited the Beijing No. 1 Silk Factory full of beautiful, wonderful, fabulous silk rugs. Loved them all, but prices were not cheap, and I decided not to try to ship one home. Lunch was to be at the home of a Chinese local in the Hutong area of Beijing. Certain families open their homes for tourists to experience Chinese family living. But first, we would get a rickshaw ride through the streets and alleys. Hutong is the name given to a lane or small street that originated during the Yuan Dynasty (1271–1368). In the same way that the Forbidden City is the symbol of China’s royal family, the winding Hutongs in Beijing represent the way of life of the common people. They are at the root of the local people’s way of life. In the Yuan Dynasty, Mongolians attached great importance to water, so almost every community in the city was designed around a well, which provided the daily water for the locals. The lanes here have their own layout and structure, and because of the cross interlacement of the lanes every house is connected to the other, making it easy for local people to keep in touch with their neighbors. Shops sell all kinds of goods that satisfy the local people’s daily needs. It is a community. Gossiping in these lanes is a common scene as it is the main way for

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CHINA, from Page 20 people to strengthen their relationship. Ve r y p o p u l a r w i t h tourists is the rickshaw ride. Dozens of rickshaws lined one lane with their drivers lounging waiting on a job for the day. These little Chinese guys bicycled our group through the winding alleys to our hosting family home for lunch and lessons in dumpling making and Chinese calligraphy. This provided a different view of Beijing than the more expensive high rise areas of Beijing we have been traveling. We noticed boards placed against the tires of cars parked in the alleys and were told it was to protect them from dogs peeing on them! Our host family was said to be very wealthy and their home expensive, but by American standards, it was very modest. We had lunch in their kitchen and the hostess showed us how to make dumplings. The food was one of the best meals we had in Beijing. Next, our host taught us calligraphy in the courtyard of their home. It was fun— he gave me a thumbs up on my effort, so I was happy. Gulou, or Drum Tower of Beijing, was originally built for musical reasons and later used to announce the time; it is now a tourist attraction. Zhonglou, or Bell Tower of Beijing, stands closely behind the drum tower. Later the buildings were used by government and communities to announce the time. The Bell and Drum towers were central to official timekeeping in China in the Yuan, Ming and Qing dynasties. Together, the Bell Tower and Drum Tower have panoramic views over central Beijing and before the modern era, they both dominated Beijing’s ancient skyline. Bells and drums were musical instruments in ancient China We went to the Bell Tower to experience a traditional tea ceremony. In a large room, with a long table, we surrounded our tea hostess as she told us about the various teas and what they were used for in Chinese medicine. Chinese tea is used in traditional Chinese medicine and in Chinese cuisine. O u r farewell dinner was Gulou, or Drum Tower at a lovely of Beijing restaurant, where we shared email addresses and enjoyed a good meal. I so enjoyed experiencing Chinese culture and I highly recommend a visit to Beijing. Just be careful if you are allergic to MSG, and look for the handicap toilets, and it will be a smooth, fun and interesting trip!

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Witch Hazel, A “Devilishly” Good Remedy

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Sometimes I find another new natural treatment by accident to add to my ever-growing collection. That is exactly how it happened with witch hazel, a product that has been in our grandmother’s medicine cabinet for years. But what do we really know about the numerous healing properties of this shrub? I know my knowledge was limited until I discovered how quickly it fixed my nasty mosquito bites and I decided to do some investigating. I have written an article before about my use of jasmine oil to heal bug bites and how I found it by accident, and so history repeats itself with witch hazel. After my evening walk, I was covered with quite a few bites and since I had run out of my jasmine oil, I decided to use some witch hazel. I was amazed at how quickly it stopped the itching, but even better…how quickly it started to dry up my bites and made them fade away. I still stand by and still vouch for that sweet smelling jasmine oil, but it can be a bit pricey, and in these times, we are all trying to pinch our pennies. Plus, the jasmine oil took a lot longer to heal and fade my red bumps. I enjoy digging into the history of my natural remedies and I am always astounded at the amount of interesting facts that I uncover. The stories are never dull or boring and seem to provide us with a fascinating tale. For instance, where did this menacing name come from...“WITCH” hazel??? It seems the early American colonists used the flexible branches of this tree as divining rods to find water or minerals. This is known as dowsing and was once considered to be a form of witchcraft. The theory behind dowsing is that the branches would be pulled downward when placed over an area of ground containing water. The old English word for pliable branches is “wych.” Thus, this manner of finding water was known to “witch a well.” Modern day witches still consider witch hazel to be a magical herb and use it to guard against evil and even to heal a broken heart. And though dowsing

may have been its primary purpose years ago, today it is hailed as a magical herb for treating all kinds of skin problems. It has great astringent properties which can help cleanse oily skin and tighten the pores. Witch hazel is used in hair tonics and aftershaves, used to stop bleeding by constricting our tissue, relieve aching muscles and it is a popular, natural treatment for hemorrhoids and varicose veins. It is the tannins in the bark, leaves, and twigs of witch hazel which provide the astringent qualities that assist in reducing inflammation. There are at least three different varieties of witch hazel – Chinese, Japanese and Native vernal. They are slow growing trees that can reach heights of 20 feet or more and live for a hundred years. In late September and October, you can find witch hazel in eastern Canada and the United States blooming with fragrant yellow flowers. It has the ability (witchcraft maybe?) to roll up its petals to protect itself from frost. Witch hazel comes in many forms including tinctures, teas, creams, and alcohol products and can be taken internally as well as externally. I personally have only used it as a topical treatment and highly suggest that all other variations be used under the supervision of a health care practitioner. For instance, a dropper full of tincture may be added to water to make a mouth wash, or to soothe the gums of a teething baby and herbalist can make the perfect tea formula for you. The most popular form of witch hazel used in the Unites States is actually witch hazel water – a mixture of the plant extract with alcohol added. It is a pure extract of witch hazel that is used in our toiletry products. Witch Hazel, a safe and natural remedy, is a devilishly nice way to ease many of your skin problems and all without hurting your pocketbook…so now you know why grandmothers everywhere had this magical potion in their medicine cabinet! I am just a regular person with no medical expertise who has suffered from many of your same health issues. I do not ever rule out conventional medical care for anyone, but in most cases-it just did not work for me. So after some 25 years of obsessive study, coupled with real life experiences, I am ready to share my remedies with you. I hope my articles will help you find relief using natural and safe methods while exposing you to the world of alternative health care.-Stephanie Zavar

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ignored the whole thing, although Helen and I both have tried to explain to Carla that her “no gift” edict is being respected and not meant to cause her to feel rejected by us. However, last year Carla was angry with both Helen and me for weeks after Christmas because she felt that we ignored her during the holidays. What do I do? I feel as though I’m damned if I do and damned if I don’t. Do other people have this same problem? I feel like telling Carla to grow up and make up her mind. But I can’t stand the drama that would be sure to follow. Thank you if you can offer some advice before Christmas. Confused Sister

Dear Readers, Senior News has added two advisers who will attempt to answer your questions and solve your problems regarding relationships of all types – including husbands, wives, friends, neighbors, inlaws, children, co-workers, bosses or any other relationship that may be causing you concern. New rules for dating, how to meet people, and how to deal with loneliness and boredom will also be covered. With a combined educational background totaling 35 years and 27 years working with seniors, these professionals are well equipped to address your dilemmas and will make every effort to offer advice with respect and confidentiality. With access to others in the field, they will care to Dear “Confused Sister”: “first do no harm” and second, address your letters with professionalism and concern. Oh my, such a dilemma, i.e., gift giving. So, sister “Carla” is conflicted about what Please email your letters, with “Seniors Helping Seniors” in the subject line, to SenrNews@aol.com, or she really wants. She wants the attention, the display of affection, but she doesn’t mail to Senior News, 2202 Pommel Dr., Roanoke, VA 24018. want anyone to show it openly You are correct that there are certain “dynamics” at work here but without knowing Carla, it is difficult to say what that might be. Some Seniors Helping Seniors questions that may need to be answered, such as: Did your parents make a big deal By Jennie T. Dear Jennie: of the holidays when you were children? Is Carla the older sister and maybe a bit Christmas is almost upon us and the usual dilemma regarding gifts to my sister is slighted when the younger sibling (you) came along? Have people given Carla gifts once again rearing its ugly head. My sister, “Carla” and I are the surviving offspring that were both inappropriate and disappointing? Jennie’s suggestions are almost always to follow your heart. And I think especially having been raised in a loving and parentally involved household. I’m not sure what dynamics are at work here, but this is my problem. “Carla” is a very independent wom- in this case that advice applies. You want to be able to show your love for your sister an, as I am. She has a grown daughter who is living far away from her mother and is by giving her “things,” but there are many other ways of doing that. Make it a habit to also very independent. We have very little family except for some aunts and uncles call her once a week and ask how she’s doing, how her job is going, what she is havwho also live far away. So - Carla and Helen are my only real family. I love giving gifts ing for dinner, etc., etc. Every once in awhile send her a snail mail note with perhaps to people so Helen and I exchange via long distance for birthdays and Christmas. I an attached “scent sheet” from one of the magazines and ask her if she likes it. Send like the shopping, the wrapping--the giving. Carla does not. In fact, she insists that no her a recipe you found that you think she might like. Bake some of her favorite cookies one give her gifts or even mention her birthday. Not for birthdays, Christmas or “just and send them ‘overnight’ mail. When you spend a little time thinking about it you will because.” Ok, I’m fine with that, although it would please me to be able to shop for my come up with and lot of ways to just pay attention to her in small ways. You will still be respecting her wishes while fulfilling your need to be the giving sister you wish to be. only sister, but I try to respect her wishes. This is where the conflict begins. Gift giving is a very tricky business. Many people believe that very explicit mesCarla’s daughter “Helen” is sort of blasé about the whole thing. She will either gift or not, receive graciously or not…makes no difference to her. However, when Carla’s sages are delivered along with the gift, especially between husbands and wives and birthday passes without anyone sending her so much as a card or even a phone other close family members. We have all heard “it is the thought that counts” and call, she berates her daughter for weeks after because “no one cares that it was my that is true, up to a point, depending on the expectations of the recipient. But if you birthday.” This has been going on for years and both Helen and I have just sort of nothinging See ADVICE, Page 41

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Detective Allen Williams is always in the giving mood, no matter if it’s June 25 th or December 25th. Williams had an idea to give out crime prevention awareness tips to folks this holiday season; it’s an idea that crooks, thieves By Scott Leamon, Roanoke and burglars won’t like. Police Department Crime “People are just so busy around this time of Prevention & Community year,” Detective Williams explained, so busy that “they tend to forget the simple things that might Relations Specialist make them a more attractive target for a thief.” Williams wanted a fresh, attention-getting way of reminding people about those “simple things,” so he thought about a door hanger. Titled “A Thief’s Holiday Wish List,” the communication has the look of the holidays. It’s bordered with festive snowflakes. It asks you to check any box that applies to you. The box titles include: unlocked vehicles, valuables left in plain view, unlocked home doors and windows, as well as unlocked garage doors. The crime prevention awareness door hanger then issues a “congratulations” to anyone who checked any of the boxes because it puts them on a “thief’s holiday wish list.” “I just wanted to get the message out there in a way that people might not have seen before,” Detective Williams explained. Williams, a Crimes Against Property Detective, said the vast majority of thefts he and other officers investigate involve unlocked doors. Some victims will forget to lock their garage windows for example but lock the garage door. Once the burglar gets through the unlocked garage window,

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he has access to the home through an unlocked door. Detectives see cases like that example, where victims will lock their garage doors but leave the door to their homes unlocked. There’s also the problem of so many unlocked vehicles. Again, the vast majority of cases officers see involve cars, trucks, SUVs, and minivans where thieves didn’t have to break any glass or tamper with a door. All they had to do was try the handle on the vehicle’s door. Detectives have interviewed suspects who call this method: “car hopping.” It means that they’ll go from vehicle to vehicle in Roanoke Police Detective Allen Wilneighborhoods, flipping the handles of liams came up with the idea to print a front and passenger side doors. When holiday crime prevention door hanger. they come to one that’s unlocked, they’ll go inside the vehicle and look for things to steal. As detectives point out, what’s suspicious about a person opening a car door and getting in? Nothing. When officers spot trends in neighborhoods involving multiple theft from vehicle cases they’ll often distribute “lock it or lose it” papers with a similar message to the one Williams designed. “We just want to get people to think,” Detective Williams said. Increases in thefts and burglaries are always possible during the holiday season due to a number of different factors. If one factor coming out of Williams’s idea is that it gets more people to lock their doors, then it could help reduce crime. Officers are distributing Williams’s door hangers at several shopping locations in the city where lots of people frequent during the holidays. The awareness tools will also be distributed See CRIME, Page 27

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The Taubman Museum of Art is proud to present live music from local musicians every Thursday evening for Thursday Night Live and every first Friday for Art By Night. Bands will perform in Norah’s Cafe or on the adjacent patio from 5:30-8:30pm, unless otherwise noted. Looking For A Tea Party? Salem Tea Party

monthly meetings second Thursday of each month, Salem Public Library, Salem, 7-8:30pm. Everyone welcome! 540-765-8663 Every week on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday until December 31 Discover Historic Downtown-Food & Cultural Tour-3 hour tour starts at Hotel Roanoke & Conference Center, 11-2pm. Buy Ticket at: www.RoanokeFoodTours.com. $42 adult. All food and drink tastings, enough for an ample lunch, included in the ticket price. 540.309.1781, info@roanokefoodtours.com First Friday of the month monthly “gallery crawl” among art galleries in Downtown Roanoke, 5-9pm. Art by Night showcases Roanoke’s thriving arts community-Openings, demonstrations, refreshments, live music and face-to-face interactions with local artists…Free, with free parking. Self-guided walking tour with a brochure from any gallery. Friday Nights Flight at Norah’s Café, Taubman Museum of Art, 5-10pm. Come enjoy Friday night music and tapas (smaller portions of unique dishes) pared with a “flight” of wine! Taubmanmuseum.org Clearbrook Gospel Sing, Clearbrook Civic

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Vinton Christmas Parade, downtown Vinton, Lee Street, 7pm. Free. 540-343-1364, email: aclewis19@vintonchamber.com December 4-6, Thurs.-Sat. Scrooge, Berglund Performing Arts Theatre, Roanoke Civic Center, Dec. 4 & 5, 7:30pm; Dec. 6, 1 & 6pm. Enjoy New Century Community Church’s FREE performance! 540-853-5483 Wine & Pine, Performing Arts Theatre, Roanoke Civic Center, 5:30pm. A great option for your company holiday party or just a chance to celebrate the season! Featuring Dueling Piano’s - The FUNKEYS Dinner 540.853.5382, Roanokeciviccenter.com December 4-13 Attic Productions presents “Barefoot in the Park”- recurring weekly on Thurs., Fri., & Sat. in Fincastle. A romantic comedy by Neil Simon. 540-473-1001 December 5, Friday Roanoke Symphony Orchestra Holiday Pops: Home for the Holidays, Salem Civic Center, 7:30pm. With over 200 singers, star Soprano Ariana Wyatt, full orchestra conducted by Maestro Wiley, and a history of huge audiences.Hear heartwarming musical selections, a few holiday surprises, and show-stopping musical numbers in the spirit of the season! 540-3439127, email tickets@rso.com

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Rocky Mount, 6:30pm & 8:30pm. Performance by the Franklin County Community Chorus and for the Grand Finale, a Community Christmas Carol Sing-Along. 540-484-8277, info@harvester-music.com Annual Come Home to a Parade, Downtown Rocky Mount, 5:30pm. Free. Biggest Little Parade. The event features horse-drawn carriage rides, live musical performances, dancing, various demonstrations, children’s activities, an array of food and craft vendors, & more. Historicrockymount.com

December 5-19, Fridays Dickens of a Christmas - first three Friday’s in December! Downtown Roanoke, 6-10pm. Christmas Tree Lighting on Dec. 5th, 5:30-10pm, Haley Toyota’s City of Roanoke Christmas Parade on Dec.12th,6-10pm, and the RVSPCA Pet Costume Contest on Dec.19th, 6-10pm. Roasted chestnuts, carriage rides, street performers, and more! 540-342-2028

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Museum of Western Virginia, Roanoke. Santa welcomes visitors into an inviting atmosphere. 540-224-1206 December 6, Saturday 2014 Gingerbread Festival, Longwood Park, Salem, 11-4pm. Bring the grandkids for a fun day and enjoy the gingerbread competition. 540-387-0267 “The Christmas List” presents it’s 8th Annual Craft Show, Taylor Masonic Lodge on Texas Street behind the Salem football stadium in Salem, 9-3pm. Show will feature hand painted items, homemade items such as fudge, pound cakes and breads, apple butter, soup & muffin mixes, ornaments, bracelets of hand rolled clay beads, dog treats, “Quote signs,” quilted items, yard art, & more! Admission/ parking are free! 50% of concession proceeds will be donated to St. Francis Service Dogs. 540-588-8297, ahnoo3@cox.net Fincastle Christmas Parade, Main Street, 2-4pm. Free. Features local high school bands, floats, and civic organizations. St. Nick will greet the children on the parade route. 540-473-1107

Kandinsky Trio Series: Studies in Contrasts, Roanoke College Olin Hall, 7:30pm. $20/$12 Tickets are available at www.roanoke. edu/tickets or by calling 540-375-2333.

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December 13, Saturday “The Making of the Saint John’s Bible” with Elizabeth Foster at Phoebe Needles Center, 10am. Cost is $25 per person and includes lunch. Please register calling the Center at 540-483-1518 or visit phoebeneedles.org and registering through Paypal. December 13 & 14, Sat. & Sun. Holiday Home Tours in Botetourt County - Towns of Fincastle & Buchanan Sat.,10am-4pm (marketplace 9:30am-3pm), Sun., 1-5pm (reception 3pm6pm). Fincastle: $15, Buchanan: $10, email: travel@botetourtva.gov.

Southwest Virginia Ballet presents The Nutcracker, Roanoke Civic Center Berglund Center, Sat., 2pm; Sun., 3pm. The Nutcracker’s beautiful music, lush scenery and lavish costumes set the perfect backdrop for E.T.A. Hoffmann’s timeless story. 877-4828496, tickets@roanokeciviccenter.com

December 14, Sunday Holiday Open House at Virginia Mountain Vineyards, Fincastle, 1-5pm. Holiday music by “AChord” and grape

Smith Mountain Lake, Bedford, Franklin County Events & Resources Alzheimer/Dementia Caregiver Support Monday, December 1st (General Discussion with Tea and scones for the Christmas holiday) at 2:00pm at Trinity Ecumenical Parish, 40 Lakemount Dr., Moneta, VA. CPR - No Certificate First Aid by Mickie Singer from Moneta Rescue Squad) Donations accepted for the squad on Tuesday, December 2nd at Resurrection Catholic Church, 15353 Moneta Rd., Moneta at 10:30am. Must Register with Tami at 540-721-4330 or 540-297-5530, or Tepnurse@smltep.org. Multiple Sclerosis Support Group Wednesday, December 3rd. (General Discussion and Christmas Pot Luck) at 12pm at Resurrection Catholic Church, 15353 Moneta Rd., Moneta, V. Bring a dish. Men’s Cancer Support Group (spouses are welcome) (General Discussion and Christmas Pot Luck) at 5:00pm (please note time change) at Trinity Ecumenical Parish, 40 Lakemount Dr., Moneta, VA. Bring a dish. Breast Cancer Support Group meeting Monday, December 8, (Dirty Santa) at the Discovery Shop, 400 Scruggs Rd., Moneta, VA. Bring a gag gift. Life for One. Holiday Christmas party (Soup and Salad) on Monday, December 15 at 11am at Trinity Ecumenical Parish, 40 Lakemount Dr. Moneta, VA. Bring something to put in the salad, already cut up/dessert. Gluten Free Healthy Me Meeting on Monday, December 29, at 10:00am at Trinity Ecumenical Parish, 40 Lakemount Dr., Moneta, VA. Southside Senior Citizen’s Assn. Covered Dish Luncheon. Second Wednesday of the month at 11am, Rob Senoski, 12918 N. Old Moneta Rd., Moneta, VA. 540-297- 6811. Third Wednesday is Bingo at noon. Covered dish also. The Lake Square Dancers give lessons at 6 pm Tuesdays at the Moneta Community Room on Rucker Road, Moneta. 540-721-5671 or 540-890-5843. Blood Pressure Screening 7:30 - 8:30 a.m., Rocky Mount YMCA, 235 Technology Drive, Rocky Mount. First and third Wednesday of the month. Also at the Rocky Mount YMCA – Strong Seniors, 8:00am – 8:50am, weekly on Monday, Wednesday, Friday. Call 540-489-9622 for more information.

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vine wreath making throughout the day. Free. 540-473-2979 December 16, Sunday Beth Macy, Author of Factory Man, to Speak at South County Library, Roanoke, 7pm. Book signing will follow author talk. The storyline starts when Bassett Furniture Company was founded in 1902 and advances through today, “through race and labor relations complexities, corporate power grabs among Bassett family members, and the various furniture companies’ response to globalization, a.k.a., ‘the Asian invasion.’” Seating is limited. 540-772-7507 December 17, Wednesday Music Works presents: An Intimate Evening with Judy Collins, Jefferson Center Shaftman Performance Hall, Roanoke, 7:30pm. 540345-2550 or 866-345-2550, jeffcenter.org December 20, Saturday Roanoke Ballet Theatre presents The Magic Toy Shop, Jefferson Center Shaftman Performance Hall, Roanoke, 7pm. Come journey to a magical toyshop where, on special nights, dolls come alive to dance and sometimes, to fall in love. 540-345-2550 or 866-345-2550, jeffcenter.org December 21, Sunday Carols by Candlelight. at St. Mark’s Lutheran Church, Roanoke, 5pm. This traditional Service of Lessons and Carols

ushers in the Christmas Season with music and readings. The St. Mark’s Choirs, under the direction of Steven R. Lawrence, will be joined by soprano Amy Cofield Williamson, tenor, Scott Williamson, baritone, Nick Lietch, flutist Julee Hickcox, harpist Morgan Short, and Roanoke Chamber Brass. The program will include settings of beloved carols by John Rutter, Camille Saint-Saens, Paul Lohman, Andrew Carter, and Sir David Willcocks. The community is warmly invited to join us for this joyous service and for a reception immediately following. An offering will be received benefiting Child Health Investment Partnership (CHIP) of Roanoke. 540.344.9051. 2014 Tea Dance Series, The Hotel Roanoke & Conference Center, Roanoke, 3-9pm. Now in its third year, fox trotters, sultans of swing, whiz waltzers, and fans of ballroom dancing are invited to once again join the historic property to celebrate the coming of the seasons in 2014. A special holiday dance to be 5pm-7pm in The Regency Room. 540985-5900 December 31, Wednesday New Year’s Eve Gala, Vinton War Memorial, 8-12:30pm. Ring in the New Year with us!! 21 & older Event BYOB. $60pp, $120 couple $450 table of 8. 540-343-1364 New Year’s Eve Gala, Hotel Roanoke & Conference Center, Roanoke, 7-1am. Ring in the New Year with an evening of fun, food and live music at the beautiful, historic Hotel

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December 2014 Events at The Summit in Lynchburg December 4 There will be a 4 week Tai Chi class on Thursday afternoon at 2:00 p.m. The cost of the 4-week session is $28 payable at the end of the first class, whether or not you are able to attend all classes. Make checks payable to The Summit and leave at the Reception Desk. For additional information, call Karan Preston at (434) 200-5810. December 10 Alzheimer’s Support Group Meeting Wednesday, December 10, 12:00 noon, Creative Arts Room, First Floor. Please call Alzheimer’s Association for additional information at (434) 845-8540. December 15 DANCE WITH LINDA Learn to move to the music and have some fun too! Mondays starting December 15, 2014 at 7:00 p.m. in the Community Room. For additional information call Karan Preston at (434) 200-5810. December 16 Lynchburg Parkinson’s Support Group Meeting, Tuesday, December 16, 2:00 p.m., Community Room, Second Floor. For additional information, call (434) 239-2373.

The Summit

1400 Enterprise Drive • Lynchburg, VA 24502

(434) 582-1503

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BB, from Page 30 Roanoke! 540-985-5900, email tickets@ newyearsevegala.org

Big Lick Downtown Countdown, Roanoke City Market Building - Charter Hall, 8-1am. “Bringing Times Square to Market Square “Indoor and Outdoor fun! Music from all 80’s band Superhold, country from Rutledge and rock from Madrone plus live djs, multiple food and beverage stations, outdoor heating, VIP, giveaways and more! $15. 540-793-3354 Fincastle Ringing of the Bells Historic Fincastle Courthouse, 11:45pm. Revelers gather throughout the Town for the celebration. At fifteen minutes until midnight the tolling begins. The bell in the Courthouse is struck, and afterwards, at twelve second intervals, bells of the churches ring in a clockwise order about the town: Presbyterian, Baptist, Methodist and Episcopal. This continues until the bell at the Courthouse strikes twelve. Taps are played to signify respect for the dying year. The bell-ringers in the Courthouse then strike the digits of the New Year, for example one-nine-nine-eight. Then three shotgun blasts indicate that it is time for the bells to joyously welcome the New Year by ringing for an additional ten minutes.

December 2014

Lynchburg, Bedford & Smith Mountain Lake

First Fridays-Visit the many art galleries and the Lynchburg Museum for free-the GLTC Art Trolley runs from 5-8pm to make it convenient for you to see as many galleries as you desire. 434-528-3950, lynchslanding.com/events/ firstsfridaylynchburg 2nd Friday in Centertown Bedford - Stores and Galleries open until 8pm. Free. 540-5862148, centertownbedford.com Every Friday night from 7pm – 9pm the third floor of the Bedford Museum will fill with the sounds of good ol’ homegrown music. On the first, third, and fourth Friday’s of each month the evening will be a jam session that anyone and everyone can attend for free. 2nd Friday will be local bands; asking for a $10 donation. Parking lots available after 5pm, even ‘reserved.’ 540-586-4520, bedfordvamuesum.org Through December -- Holiday Light Display, Drive through to enjoy extensive decorations and approximately 50,000 lights that adorn the grounds and buildings at the Elks National Home in Bedford. 540-586-8232, elkshome.org

TMOSPHERE Bedford Festival of Trees, D-Day Memorial, Bedford. The theme this year is “Christmas on the Homefront – 1944.″ This theme ties

Fifty-Plus Activities Lynchburg Parks and Recreation Call 434-455-5858 for more details www.lynchburgva.gov/parksandrec Programs at Templeton Senior Programs at Fairview Center 3621 Campbell Ave. Center – 225 Wiggington Rd. Ribbon Sweat Shirts Tuesday, December 2 10:00 – 11:00 AM Be A Santa to a Senior Tues, December 9 – Thurs, Dec 11 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM Watercolor Botanicals: Greeting Cards Thursday, December 4 1:00 – 4:00 PM

Core Flex Fitness Mondays/Wednesdays, December 1 - 29 6:30 – 7:30 PM Pottery Craft: Angel Ornament Fridays, December 5 & 12 10:30 – 12:00 PM Stained Glass Ornaments Wednesday, December 10 10:30 – 12:00 PM

Holiday Luncheon Tuesday, December 16 11:30 - 12:30 PM

Lunch and Learn: Christmas Made Easy Wednesday, December 17 11:00 – 12:00 AM

Christmas BINGO Tuesday, December 12 1:00 – 3:00 PM

Holiday Luncheon Friday, December 19 11:00 – 12:30 PM

in with the 70th Anniversary of D-Day. Come and see all the different decorated trees inside and outside the building. 540-5875681 ors.trussell@bedfordcountyva.gov for an application. Holiday Lights at Liberty Lake Park--Get in the holiday spirit by driving through Liberty Lake Park and viewing their festive display of lights. Just 20 minutes or 17 miles from Hales Ford Bridge, there are over 30 acres of holiday lights waiting for you and your family to explore (follow Rt. 122 from the lake back to Bedford). Fridays-Sundays Christmas Time’s A’Coming Open House at Peaks of Otter Winery, 125pm. 540-586-3707, peaksofotterwinery.com Sat. & Sun. Holiday Open House at Hickory Hill Vineyards and Winery, 12-6pm. 540-2961393, smlwine.com/home December 4, Thursday Westlake Tree Lighting, Held at Westlake Towne Center in front of the Westlake Library, 5:30pm – 7:30pm. December 5, Friday 3rd Annual Downtown Moneta Christmas Parade and Tree Lighting to benefit the Moneta Fire Department, 6–10pm. Join in the fun and festivities to include a guest appearance by Jolly Old St. Nick! December 6, Saturday An Old Virginia Christmas of 1864, Christmas of 1864 was Booker T. Washington’s last spent in slavery. This year’s living history program concludes the Civil War 150 th commemoration of Washington’s childhood in slavery during Christmas or the “Big Times.” Enjoy warm gingerbread and hot apple cider after the tour. 540-721-2094.

17 Annual Virginia Dare Flotilla for Toys Christmas Boat Parade -An evening local toy drive event, with a parade of boats ‘decked out’ for the holiday season with lights and displays. The boats leave port from the Virginia Dare Marina at 7 p.m., travel to Halesford Bridge at Bridgewater Plaza, circle past the SML State Park and return to the Virginia Dare Marina. 540-2977100, vadarecruises.com. th

Peaks of Otter Lodge presents Yoga For All at the Peaks, 4pm. Free. Join Helen Maxwell, owner of Bedford Yoga Center and an RYT 500 instructor with specialized certifications in vinyasa, flow, yin, therapeutic restorative, for all ages and skill levels. 866-387-9905, peaksofotter.com December 6 & 7, Sat. & Sun. Joy to the World at Heritage United Methodist Church, Lynchburg. Sat., 7:30pm and Sun., 4pm featuring Frozen Choral Highlights and Christmas Cantata by Corelli, plus other favorite carols. December 6-14 “An Old Virginia Christmas at Avoca,” Altavista. Each room of the Victorian home will be decorated by Avoca’s volunteers and members of the Altavista community. avocamuseum.org December 11, Thursday James Piano Quartet, Bower Center for the Arts, Bedford,

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Senior Resources American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) ............. 888-687-2277 Better Business Bureau (Roanoke) ..................................... 800-533-5501 City of Roanoke 24 Hour Hotline ........................................... 540-853-2245 County of Roanoke 24 Hour Hotline ..................................... 540-387-6040 Department of Veterans Affairs ............................................. 800-827-1000 Eldercare Locator ...................................................................800-677-1116 Elderhostel .............................................................................. 877-426-8056 Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), Nat. Energy Assistance Referral Hotline (NEAR).................. 866-674-6327 National Association of Area Agencies on Aging ................ 202-296-8130 Central Virginia: Bedford, Lynchburg,surrounding counties .. 434-385-9070 Roanoke-LOA........................................................................ 540-345-0451 Franklin County .................................................................... 800-468-4571 New River Valley .................................................................. 540-980-7720 Senior Navigator.org – Virginia’s Internet Resource for Health and Aging Dept. for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (www.vadrs.org) .. 800-552-3402 Social Security Administration (www.ssa.gov) ..................... 800-772-1213 Virginia Retirement ................................................................. 888-827-3847 211 Service – Connects people across the state with free information on community services. When you dial 2-1-1, a trained professional will talk with you, assess your situation and suggest sources of help. NIHSeniorHealth.gov is a senior-friendly website from the National Institute on Aging and the National Library of Medicine. The simple-to-use website features popular health topics for older adults. Abuse Hotline: If you suspect a senior citizen is in trouble or suffering abuse, there is a 24 hour hotline to alert social services who investigate. The toll free number is ........................................................ 888-832-3858

For more information on other resources for Seniors, please visit www.roanokevaguide.com

December 2014

Ongoing Activities/Events/Groups

Roanoke Valley (Area Code 540)

*Roanoke Parks & Rec. Afternoon Movies at Mountain View Recreation Center on the 1st and 3rd Mondays (50+) Reserve your seat today at Mountain View Center in front of the 61” TV to watch your favorite movie. Light refreshments. RSVP 853-2679. *Roanoke Parks & Rec. Monday Matinees at Garden City Recreation Center on the 2nd & 4th Mondays (50+) Reserve your seat today at Garden City Center in front of the 40” TV to watch your favorite movie. Light refreshments. RSVP 853-2679 *Roanoke Parks & Rec. First Friday Fiddlin’ at Mountain View Recreation Center on the 1st Friday of each month--playing, singing and listening to Country and Bluegrass music. RVSP 853-2679. *Star City Shaggers invite you every Wednesday night for FREE Carolina Shag, West Coast Swing, and Line Dance Lessons at Billy’s Barn in Salem. Association of Beach & Shag Club DJs Jim Skinner and National Association of R&B DJs Nolan Adams spin the tunes, 6 to 10 PM. www.shaggin4fun.com *Western Square Dance – Botetourt Swingers Every Tuesday at 7:30 @ Troutville Town Hall, Troutville. 992-3958, sqsnlines@yahoo.com *Big House Dancers 1st and 3rd Friday each month, Charles Hill Senior Center, Vinton. 890-2150. *USA Dance Monthly Dance -Salem Senior Center every 4th Sunday. 4-6:30pm Dance lesson, 5-6:30pm, Open dancing. 7722238 *Dancing Duo every Monday-Beginner/ intermediate group ballroom. Latin and swing classes; Tue. and Wed. private lessons at

Roanoke Ballet Theatre. Dancingduo.net, 772-2238 *Moonlight Squares – Every Monday, Preston Park Senior Center, 7:30-9:30pm, Roanoke. Plus-level square dancing. 387-3138 *Old Time Music Jam Every Wednesday night, 6-9 pm, Mill Mountain Coffee & Tea, 20 Kingston Drive, Daleville. Join in or listen. 966-1002 *The Virginia Gentlemen Barbershop Harmony Chorus weekly meetings at 7:30pm, Mon., Lewis-Gale Foundation, Stratford Park, Brandon Ave. 721-3340, vagents.org *AARP Chapter 4652 meets for breakfast at 9am on the second Wednesday of the month at the Roanoker Restaurant. *Roanoke Chapter of TLC4 Long Term Care meets every third Tues. 7pm, Blue Ridge Independent Living Center, Roanoke. *Town of Vinton Charles Hill Senior Center Covered Dish Luncheon, 3rd Wednesday of each month, 12 Noon, 820 Washington Ave, Vinton. 983-0643 *The 28th Virginia Infantry Camp of the Sons of Confederate Veterans meets on the first Tuesday of every month at 7:00PM at the AMVETS Post 40 at 911 Tazewell Ave SE, Roanoke. For more information about the Camp, see www.28thvacamp491.org *National Active and Retired Federal Employees (NARFE) meets the first Friday of the month, except June and July, at the Roanoker Restaurant, 11am. 774-0768. *Salem Tea Party monthly meetings second Thursday each month, 7-8:30pm, Salem Public Library, 28 East Main Street, Downtown Salem. 765-8663. *Star Stitchers, a Roanoke chapter of the Embroiderers’ Guild of America, meets on the second Saturday at the Roanoke County 419

Warm Hearth Village Will Host Free Financial Planning Seminars For Retirees And Those Nearing Retirement Warm Hearth Village and the Warm Hearth Foundation will host its 7th annual series of seminars focused on financial and retirement planning. The free seminars began September 23 and end on April 21, 2015. The topics of discussions vary from finding ways to properly protect assets to finding opportunities in today’s uncertain markets. All the sessions will be held at 2 p.m. at Tall Oaks Hall, the Village Center, 2387 Warm Hearth Drive, Blacksburg. On Thursday, December 4, 2014 at 2pm, Year End Investment Wrap-Up. George F. Taylor, Senior Vice President, First Bank & Trust Company. “Through these seminars, attendees will gain valuable insight into making smart choices that will protect their future and achieve their financial goals,” said Karen Nelson, associate director of development at Warm Hearth. For more information on these seminars, please call Nelson at 540443-3406 or email knelson@warmhearth.org. Warm Hearth is a non-profit senior living community that provides a full continuum of living options from an active adult campus to long-term nursing care in Blacksburg.

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Library, 3131 Electric Road, Roanoke, 772-7507 *Blue Ridge Quilters Guild-2nd Tuesday each month at Blue Ridge Library. All quilters and quilters-wanna-be welcome. 977-9757. *Southwestern Virginia Metal Arts Guild meets monthly with programs, periodic workshops and lectures.svmagmetalartsguild.com, 345-1844. *Blafjell Lodge 3-646, Sons of Norway invites all persons of Scandinavian descent or those who have an interest in Scandinavia, to attend monthly meetings centered on the heritage and culture of the Scandinavian countries (Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Iceland, and Finland); fourth Saturday of each month, 3-5pm, College Lutheran Church, 210 South College Avenue, Salem. 380-2926 *The Roanoke Unit of the National Association of Parliamentarians (NAP) meets at 10am on the 2nd Friday of each month except Jun., July, & Aug., in the meeting room of the First UMC, Salem, W. Main St. Learn about parliamentary procedures. Lchepo@aol.com, 580-0412 *The Roanoke WWII History Roundtable meets third Tuesday monthly to discuss strategies, tactics, etc. of WWII, Brandon Oaks. Everyone welcome. 334-2722, rpscott@wildblue.net. *The Roanoke Civil War Round Table, Meetings monthly Sept.-June (except Apr.), 2nd Tues. monthly, Friendship Manor Fellowship Hall, 7 pm. roanokecwrt.com. Open to public. 5639034. *National Railway Historical Society, Roanoke Chapter meets the third Thursday each month (except Dec.), 7:30 - 9:30 pm, in the auditorium of the O. Winston Link Museum (enter on track level). Everyone welcome. 774-0611; RoanokeNRHS.org. *Will Rogers - One Man Show: Comments he would have made if he was alive today. Great for social groups/ fundraisers. hupps440@aol. com, 382-6593.

*The Herb Society of Southwestern Virginia meets every 4th Thursday of the month at Christ Lutheran Church, corner of Brandon and Grandin Rd., Roanoke, 7pm. Learn about herbs for cooking, landscaping, etc. 562-0877, email Elliott325@aol.com *Free Meditation and Reiki Healing Circle every Thursday, Lifestream, 7:30–9pm, Roanoke. See what Reiki can do for you. 482-0805 *Reiki Loving Touch Center offers a free mini Reiki session on the first and third Thursday monthly, 6-8 pm, Rocky Mount Library. 4820805 *General Program Drop-in Classes with Kadam Deann Bishop, Thursdays, 7-8pm--In this General Program series, we will explore our own compassion, wisdom and spiritual potential, as presented in Modern Buddhism by Geshe Kelsang Gyatso. New location: Dharmapala Kadampa Buddhist Center, 315 Albemarle Avenue, SE, (The old Hieronymus Warehouse), Roanoke. $10 per class. www. meditationinvirginia.org *Morning and Afternoon Water Aerobics for 50+Tone and strengthen with minimal stress. Gator Aquatic Center, Roanoke. 982-7665 *Gentle Yoga at The Yoga Center on Mondays, 3:30-4:30 pm. Stretch and strengthen musclesgood for beginners and seniors. Roanoke, 345-4090, TheYogaCenterInc.com *Lifestream Center – Ongoing Belly dancing, Chinese dancing, Tai Chi, Yoga & more, Roanoke, 344-3031 *Yoga for Breast Cancer Survivors--Call Patricia for your appointment and more information. 890-4886 *Canasta Club – Play cards with us every Friday at 1pm, Brambleton Center, Roanoke. 772-PLAY *Pinochle Club – Play cards with us Mon. and

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Christiansburg Rec Center Upcoming Events Call the center 540-382-2349 for info. Abbreviations: TR – Town Resident; NR – Non-Resident BLOOD PRESSURE SCREENINGS Keep Track of your blood pressure numbers with this FREE service offered 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Wednesday of each month from 9:00am– 10:00am, Senior Activities Room – Rec Center. INTERNET USAGE Internet access for senior citizens is available M–F, 8am-5pm, Senior Activities Room (if available) – Rec Center. CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP MEETING Wednesday, December 17, 12:30 – 2:00PM. Christiansburg Rec Center – Sr. Lounge. LUNCH BUNCH Join us for our monthly lunch outing to various restaurants in the area. Participants are responsible for paying for their own lunch. 18 & over. Monday, December 15, County Line, Galax, VA. Leave Rec. Center @ 10:00AM. TR $7 / NR. $14. Minimum: 5, Maximum: 8. Register by December 9th. CHRISTMAS LUNCHEON Join us for our annual Christmas luncheon, singing Christmas carols and have your picture taken with Santa Claus. Thursday, December 18, 12:00 NOON. Menu: Ham, macaroni and cheese, sweet potato casserole, baked apples, green beans, rolls, dessert and drinks. Minimum: 10, Maximum 50. Register by December 11. 50 and over. $8.00pp. Multipurpose Room 2.

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ACTIVITIES from Page 32 Fri., Brambleton Center, Roanoke, 1-4pm. 772-PLAY *Pokeeno Club – Play cards with us every Wed., Brambleton Center, Roanoke, 11:30am-3pm. 772-PLAY *Social Service Club – 4 th Tues. monthly, Brambleton Center, Roanoke, 7pm-9pm. Provides community service projects/fun social opportunity. 772-PLAY *Roanoke Valley Social & Craft Club – 4th Tues. monthly, Brambleton Center, Roanoke, 10am2pm. Provides community service projects/fun social opportunity. 772-PLAY *Star Bridge Club-ACBL sanctioned duplicate bridge club meets every Tuesday at 12:30 at The Brambleton Center. 540-342-1053, bevy40@cox.net. Same info. for M.K.T. Bridge Club meeting Fridays at 10:00. *Visit Franklin County History Museum in The Flora Morris House, 460 S. Main St., Rocky Mount. Free admission, donations welcome. 10am-2 pm daily (closed Wed. & Sun.). Rare documents, portraits, train and Civil War memorabilia, more. 483-1890. *Valley Writers Chapter of the Virginia Writers exchange information at meetings, 6:30pm on first and third Thursday, Unitarian Universalist Church, corner of Grandin and Brandon Rds., Roanoke. valleywriters.org, 721-1991 *Blue Ridge Pens Poetry Pod meetings to share poetry/improve skills, first Wednesday monthly, 6:30-8:30pm, The Daily Grind, Salem. Bring poetry. 608-397-0718, Krastyger@aol.com. *Book Study Group on Thursdays at Lifestream, Roanoke. 344-3031 or -772-0775 *Writing Practice Group every 1st & 3rd Monday from 6:30-8pm, Roanoke City Main Library and is open to anyone interested in free association and creative writing. 774-3037, email roanokewords@hotmail.com *The National League of American Pen Women

December 2014

of the Roanoke Valley meets on the second Thursday of each month September through June from 10:15–11:30am. For Information, please call Lynne Victorine, 345-6009 to find out about this group of women writers, artists and musicians. *Star City Hearing Loss Association meets the last Monday night of the month at 7pm, Hollins branch public library to offer education and support. Roanoke, 982-8466 *Transplants United Support Group meets every 3rd Sun. monthly, 2:30-4pm, Salem Senior Citizen Center. 1-800-847-7831, ext. 4914 *Widowed Persons Service group meeting, Brambleton Center, Roanoke, 2nd Saturdays of each month at Noon. Potluck. 989-3408 *Support Group Meeting for Multiple Myeloma Patients on the third Sat. monthly, 10am–Noon, Our Lady of the Nazareth Church, Route 419. 761-9770, 343-1920 *“Young at Hearts” Parkinson’s Support Group Meeting meets third Tuesday of each month, at the Ronald McDonald House, 2224 S. Jefferson Street, Roanoke, 2-4pm. 721-1994. *Parkinson’s Caregivers Support Group meets the second Friday of each month at Colonial Avenue Baptist Church, 4165 Colonial Avenue, Roanoke, 9:30-11, 772-0726. Come share ideas and challenges as you care for your loved one with Parkinson’s. *Family Service of Roanoke Valley Offers Share Group for Grandparents Raising Grandchildren meets the fourth Thurs. monthly, 6:30-7:30 pm, 360 Campbell Ave. FREE. 563-5316 *Families and Caregivers of Alzheimer’s Disease – Roanoke. 345-7600 *Health Focus of SW VA Single Again Support Group meeting weekly on Mondays @ 7:15 pm, Lewis Gale Pavilion, 2nd Floor, 1902 Braeburn Dr., Salem. 444-2925, x200. *Good Samaritan Hospice support group, Coffee and Conversation, hosted by a social

RSVP of Montgomery County & Radford Volunteer Opportunities Please consider helping with any of the following opportunities by calling the number listed, the RSVP office at 540-382-5775 or emailing littleam@montgomerycountyva.gov ”Wrapping for a Reason” is a fundraising activity for the Montgomery County Emergency Assistance Program (MCEAP) and is held at the NRV Mall near Belk during the mall’s operating hours from November 28 through December 24. No experience is necessary and training is provided. You may sign up at the following link or call RSVP: http://tinurl.com/W4aReason2014. Take a friend to wrap gifts with you! Radford Elf Shelf is seeking volunteers to help with the store, fundraising or shopping. Contact Jean Umberger at 639-2137. The Montgomery County Christmas Store needs volunteers to assist with setting up the store and for accepting donations from December 1-8 from 9 am to 4 pm. Contact Merilyn Armstrong at 381-0585 or marmstro@radford.edu to schedule your volunteer time. If you would like to assist during the Store’s shopping dates of December 9-13, contact Mae Hoover at the Store or at mahmcchristmasstore@gmail.com. The Cattery located at PetSmart needs volunteers to feed and play with the cats and clean their crates. The cats that are housed here are through the Floyd County Humane Society. Call Betsy Hagan at 552-0155 if you can help this winter, especially during the Christmas break. A volunteer with a pick-up truck is needed by the Montgomery County Emergency Assistance Program Thrift Store and More to transport clothing to and from storage. Call RSVP at 382-5775 if you can fill this need. Voice of the Blue Ridge is in need of readers for their Dial In news service for visually impaired individuals. Volunteers will be assigned a part of the newspaper to read on a regular basis or as a substitute. This reading is done at home, with a recording being made via the use of a telephone. If you are interested in volunteering, please call Sherrie Oliver at 540985-8900 or email her at voice@vobr.org. This is something that can be done from your home during the winter months. The United Way is conducting a Holiday Food drive through mid-December and is collecting food donations to provide local families with a Holiday dinner box. Donations can be dropped off at the UW located at 111 W. Main Street in Christiansburg. The RSVP volunteers and staff wish everyone a very healthy and happy holiday season! For additional volunteer opportunities available in our community, visit www.montgomerycountyvagov/rsvp, the AARP “Create the Good” web site at www.creathegood.org, and United Way’s website at www.volunteernrv.org.

worker, will be held in two locations, two different times: The groups will meet on the first and third Wednesdays of the month at Land of a Thousand Hills in Daleville, 90 Towne Center St. and at Sweet Donkey Coffee House, 2108 Broadway Ave in South Roanoke. Both groups will meet from 10-11:30a.m. Designed for those who have lost a loved one in their lives, these groups will provide an opportunity to enjoy coffee while sitting and chatting with others who are walking a similar path. No charge- open to the public and all are welcome. Participants are responsible for purchasing their own coffee. www.goodsamhospice.org or call 776-0198. *Donate a Phone Recycling Project - Recycles used wireless phones to help the environment/ raise funds for charities @ Mill Mountain Zoo. 343-3241 *Health and Safety Courses – roanokevalleyredcross.org. *HANDS FOR CHRIST needs Bibles, Christian books, audios and videos - 5720 Williamson Rd., Ste. 111, Roanoke. 362-1214, handsforchrist. org, email hfc@rev.net

Lynchburg, Bedford & Smith Mountain Lake

*Madison Heights Christian Church in Madison Heights, Music service with a guest speaker and refreshments. every 2nd Friday of the month at 7pm a music. On December 12 music provided by Country Proud bluegrass band and a guest speaker from the Gideon’s. 434-485-1724 *Monthly USA Dance SML Chapter 6042, New London Ruritan Club, 12411 E Lynchburg Salem Tpke, Forest. Dec 12- Smooth dances. Doors open about 7pm; admission includes the lesson 7:30-8:30 & social dancing. $10 USA Dance Members, $12 Non-Members. http:// usadance6042.org/, facebook.com/SML, email sml6042@gmail.com. Newcomers and singles welcome! 434-426-9787 (leave a message). *Old Dominion Cloggers and Bluegrass Band Music at the Park, Smith Mountain Lake State Park Pavilion, 8 pm; $3, under 12 free. *Senior chorus “Silver Notes,” by Bedford County Parks & Recreation (540-586-7682), meet each Monday morning at 10:00am at Thaxton Baptist Church for practice. Available to sing for your group or nursing home *The Ageless Wonders, a fifty five plus traveling senior entertainment group meet every Wednesday, 10am-2pm, Moose Lodge, Lynchburg. 434-929-1040 *Tai Chi classes offered every Monday night at the Bower Center, 6:30-7:30. Low impact ancient form of exercise that benefits strength, flexibility and balance. 540-586-4235 *Yoga classes at the Lake at Patmos United Methodist Church Tuesdays & Thursdays. Welcome the life-enhancing gifts of breath awareness, greater strength & stability, improved balance & posture, flexibility, mental clarity and ease of being. Two mat classes offered: Gentle Basics and Basics & Beyond. Gentle Chair Yoga too! 540-586-2862 *The Garden Club of Bedford meets at 10:00am on the second Wednesday of each month (except Jan. & Aug.) at the CVCC Bedford location, 1633 Venture Blvd. off of Independence Dr. Visitors welcome. childers3@jetbroadband. com, 540-586-6209, 540-297-3481, flpdare2@ gmail.com *Star Stitchers, a Roanoke chapter of the Embroiderers’ Guild of America, meet the 3rd Monday at 10am at the SML Moneta Library. 540-793-1960, StitchingLink@cox.net *Moneta Southside Senior Citizen’s Association - Covered Dish Luncheon, Gladys Hoover, 12918 N. Old Moneta Rd., Moneta. Meets 2nd Wednesday monthly, 11 am. 540-297-4975 *Montvale Senior Citizens-James E. Allie Sr., Montvale meets the second Wednesday

monthly, 10 am. 540-947-5063 *Stewartsville/Chamblissburg Senior Fellowship Covered dish luncheon meets 2nd Wednesday monthly, Goodview, 10:30 am. 540-890-3999 *Bedford YMCA Days - Seniors age 55 and over may use the Bedford YMCA on Tues., Thurs., and Sat., $8. Exercise room/ pool available. 540-586-7682 *Grandparents Support Group every Third Thursday night from 6-7pm, Central Virginia Area Agency on Aging (CVAAA), 501 12th Street, Lynchburg. Refreshments served! 434-385-9070 *Breast Friends, Breast Cancer Support Group meets the second Tuesday monthly, 7pm, Builder’s & Associates of Central VA, Lynchburg. breastfriendsva@yahoo.com *Metastatic Cancer Support Group meets every 3rd Tuesday of each month, 11am, Pearson Cancer Center, Lynchburg. For anyone living with metatastic (Stage 4) cancer, of any type. 434.525.8083. *The Breast Cancer Support Group at the American Cancer Discovery Shop, Moneta, meets second Monday monthly, 6:30 pm. 540721-2088 *Buena Vista Fibromyalgia-CFS-MCS-Lyme Network support group meets monthly at St. Johns United Methodist Church, Buena Vista. 540-261-6280, email blackpercheron@gmail. com.

New River Valley (AC 540)

*Gospel Sing-a-long at Christiansburg Recreation Center every Thursday before Bible Study, 9:30am. 382-2349 *Star Stitchers, a Roanoke chapter of the Embroiderers’ Guild of America meets at the Christiansburg Library on the 1st Thursdays of the month from 6-8pm. 793-1960, StitchingLink@cox.net *The Christiansburg/Montgomery Triad/S.A.L.T Council meets every third Tuesday of the month at Christiansburg Recreation Center, 1:30pm; Open for all senior citizens. 382-2349, email: tcaldwell@christiansburg.org *Alzheimer’s Support Groups in the NRV: Wheatland Hills Alzheimer’s Support Groups, Christiansburg, 3rd Thursdays, 5:30-6:30pm, 540-382-5200, Radford - 3rd Tuesdays, 4-5pm, 639-2411 *An Alzheimer’s Caregiver Support Group will meet every third Friday of the month from 3 to 4pm in the Woodland Studio at the Village Center at Warm Hearth Village. Members will discuss issues that arise from caring for a loved one with dementia. Light refreshments available. Members of the public are welcome. No cost to attend this support group. *Senior Motions–a less strenuous chair level exercise for those with physical problems, Christiansburg Rec. Center, Mon., Wed., Fri. 10:15 am. 382-2349 *Senior Aerobics, Christiansburg Recreation Center Mon., Wed., & Fri. 7:30 am. 382-2349 *Ship Shape Club, Christiansburg Rec. Center Kitchen, FREE. Weight loss club. “Way to Go” prize for every 5 pounds lost. 382-2349. *Moose Lodge Bingo Luncheons, second Monday monthly, Christiansburg Moose Lodge, 11:30am. 382-2349 *Senior Billiards, Christiansburg Recreation Center, Mon.-Fri., 8am-5 pm. 382-2349 *Internet Usage, Christiansburg Recreation Center, Mon-Fri from 8am-5pm. 382-2349.

Danville

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December 2014

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Senior Bingo If you are 50+ and like to socialize and play Bingo, The Bedford County Parks and Rec Department offers Bingo 3 times a month at 3 locations. Forest Recreation Center (2nd Tuesday), Moneta Rescue Squad (3rd Wednesday), and the Bedford Moose Lodge (4th Thursday). Lunch is served at all locations so come and bring your favorite dish to share. Cost is $1.00 per card with a limit of 4 cards per person. For more information contact the Recreation office at 540-586-7682, or stop by. Cards at the Recreation Office If you are a card player and would like to meet new people and have a fun time, visit the Recreation office on Thursdays from 1-4 p.m. For more information please contact the Recreation office at 540-586-7682, or come by at 1 p.m. to play. Senior Holiday Social Wednesday, December 3, 2014. For Senior Adults 50+. Come for an afternoon of fun, fellowship, refreshments and music at the Bedford Moose Lodge. Keith Campbell will be there to provide some great dance tunes and Christmas favorite. Price per person is $3.00. Please call (540) 586-7682 to pre register. Breakfast with Santa Saturday, December 13, 2014. Join us from 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. at the Bedford Elks Home for Breakfast with Santa. There is no charge, but we ask that you please bring a gift of canned food for needy families in Bedford. Parents are welcome to come and have a cup of coffee while your children visit with Santa.

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Lunch Trips The Bedford County Parks and Recreation Department is offering the following lunch trips. January 6, 2015 – Harbor Inn; February 3, 2015 – Red Palace; March 3, 2015 – Cheddars. Price for all lunch trips is $5.00. You pay for your lunch on your own. For more information, please contact the Recreation office at 5867682 or come by to register at 1257 County Farm Rd. Bedford. Space is limited on the bus and these trips are restricted to Bedford Town/County Residents only.

Senior Centers Altavista/Campbell County ............................. 434-592-9571 Bedford ............................................................ 540-587-6061 Bedford County Parks & Rec ........................... 540-586-7682 Blacksburg Parks & Rec ................................. 540-961-1149 Botetourt County Parks & Rec ....................... 540-473-8326 Christiansburg (Parks & Rec) ......................... 540-382-2349 Danville Ballou Recreation Center ................. 434-799-5216 Franklin County Dept. of Aging ...................... 540-483-9238 Grandin Court .................................................. 540-853-2446 Lynchburg Parks & Rec - Senior Centers .......... 434-455-4000 College Hill.................................................... 434-847-1418 Diamond Hill .................................................. 434-847-1409 Fairview Center ............................................ 434-847-1751 Jefferson Park .............................................. 434-847-1405 Miller Center ................................................. 434-455-5858 Templeton Center ......................................... 434-455-4115 Moneta Southside Senior Assn. ...................... 540 297 6811 Montvale Recreation Center............................ 540-947-5063 Mountain View Center .................................... 540-853-2679 Radford Parks and Rec ................................... 540-731-5517 Roanoke City Parks & Rec............................... 540-853-2236 Roanoke County Parks & Rec (Brambleton) .. 540-772-7505 Salem Parks & Rec ......................................... 540-375-3054 Stewartsville/Chamblissburg Senior Group ... 540-890-1009 Vinton .............................................................. 540-983-0643 Walrond Park ................................................... 540-561-8196

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BB, from Page 31 8-10pm. 540-586-4235, bowercenter.org December 12-14, Fri. –Sun. Dance Theatre Presents Keith Lee Dances Holiday Show, Academy of Fine Arts Warehouse Theatre, Lynchburg. Fri. & Sat., 7-9pm, Sun. 3pm. Seniors, $12. Lynchburgtickets.com Flames of Memory and Christmas in Wartime Presentation, D-Day Memorial, Bedford, 6-10pm. The Memorial will honor the 4,400 men killed on D-Day--Arranged throughout Elmon T. Gray Plaza, thousands of luminaries sold throughout the year will shine in recognition of Overlord’s fallen and in tribute to the ultimate sacrifice each made to relight the lamp of freedom. Each luminary costs $20 or 6 luminaries for $100. 540-586-3329, dday.org December 13, Saturday Peaks of Otter Lodge presents Culinary Weekend, Bedford, 8-5pm. Culinary travelers savor Peak’s vibrant, fresh and local food scene! Special culinary events will highlight our seasonal and regional specialties. 866-387-9905, peaksofotter.com/ December 31, Wednesday New Year’s Eve At Peaks Of Otter Lodge, Bedford. Reservations: 866387-9905, peaksofotter.com/New-Years-Eve.aspx

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Radford Fiddle and Banjo Jam at River City Grill Mondays @ 7pm. Musicians play bluegrass in a laid-back atmosphere. 540-731-3294 Blacksburg Old Time Jam at Gillies Restaurant every Tuesday night from 7-10 pm with old-time mountain music. Dancers welcome. 540-9612703, nrot.org Senior Discount Tuesdays - Every Tuesday in Downtown Blacksburg. Downtown Merchants of Blacksburg. 540-951-0454, dmob@ downtownblacksburg.com Fine HeArts - Senior Arts Group 2nd & 4th Thursday of every month from 10am-12pm. This senior arts group works in different mediums of their choosing. Free, bring your own materials. 540-745-2784 or email info@jacksonvillecenter. org Friday Night Jamboree on Friday evenings at the Floyd Country Store in Floyd, 6:30-10:30pm. Bluegrass, gospel music, dancers. 540-7454563, floydcountrystore.com Alzheimer’s Caregiver Support Group Repeats every month on the 3rd Friday until Dec. 19. Warm Hearth Village, 3pm. Members will discuss issues that arise from caring for a loved one with dementia. Light refreshments available. Members of the public are welcome. 540-443-3810 First Saturdays - From the Floyd Country Store springs a new old timey variety show, broadcasted live to the New River Valley! A jam-packed hour of original radio dramas and comedy skits—performed by a team of local actors. Colorful, true stories of life in Floyd. floydcountrystore.com Saturdays Americana Afternoon-Americana musicians take the stage. Acoustic Americana open mic follows. Free. Floyd Country Store. Floydcountrystore.com\ December 3, Wednesday Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony, Radford Public Library, 6-8pm. Enjoy pictures with Santa and music from the Radford High School Choir and the Grove UMC Handbell Choir. Cookies will be provided by Crumb & Get It and beverages by the Lamplighters. 540-731-3621, radfordpl.org/ December 4, Thursday Town of Pulaski

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December 6, Saturday Roanoke Symphony Orchestra: Holiday Pops Concert, Moss Arts Center at Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, 4-6pm. The Roanoke Symphony Orchestra (RSO) returns for another joyous celebration of the season. One of the RSO’s most popular concert programs, the evening will include beloved holiday carols, sacred classics, and an audience sing-a-long. 540-231-5300, rso.com/ Holiday Open House at Chateau Morrisette Winery, Floyd, 12-6pm. Guests of the Chateau Morrisette tasting room will receive some special treats, complimentary wine tastings, and savings with our Holiday Wine Sale. 540-593-2865, thedogs.com December 31, Wednesday New Year’s Eve Gala, Farris Hall, New River Valley Fairgrounds, Dublin, 6-12:30am. A full dinner will be provided by MK’S Catering from 6-8 pm. Live music and dancing starting at 8 pm with the Buck Nelson band. Enjoy party favors and a complementary glass of champagne for toasting. 540-6741548 or email nrvfair@verizon.net, tickets must be purchased in advance by Dec. 16. This event is to help support the youth exhibits at the NRV Fair.

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December 2014

To Everyone A Season

December columns usually deal with holiday themes, but in this one I’ll look back on my own life-changing year. It’s time to be thankful to be a senior adult still able to do the work I love and yet ever tinged with the sadness of the losses of so many long acquaintances, and compassion for those suffering as their lives near an end. Senior News readers have learned that I moved the past spring from a larger to a smaller house and yard though still in my East Salem neighborhood. That’s behind me now, and I am grateful to be able Frances Stebbins to say that my former home has been sold also to a downsizing Salem household. I hope they will enjoy it as much as I –and my late husband, Charlie – did. From the move—and from unrelated ways—have come this year many reconnections with the more than 40 years we spent as news reporters for Times-World Corporation of Roanoke. Many have been sad, yet the memories are sweet. Early in the year Beth Handley died unexpectedly. I first knew Beth when she was a teen tutor in a pioneer remediation program for children with attention deficit disorder in which many of us parents were deeply involved in the 1970s decade. Twenty years later our paths crossed again when she worked as an editorial assistant at the daily newspaper; she had connections too with the Lutheran Church; her father was a pastor. Later in the year Joe Kennedy, well known as a columnist until his untimely stroke after he left the paper, also died unexpectedly just before he planned to move from Roanoke to a retirement home near relatives. He wrote a final poignant column in another publication. I emailed him and we caught up on life today and promised to stay in touch. His memorial service brought out many who had known him through the personal columns and feature stories about people from all over the area. We columnists all have a trace of exhibitionism in us. Sometimes it’s hard on our families!

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And then there was Mary Lou Bruton whose death from quick pneumonia brought a special message. She worked for the newspaper 20 years ago, first in design for advertising, and when that job vanished with technology, she chose to write about religion in the New River Valley area. It was then that I became a sort of mentor; she enrolled in the theological reflection program for laity I then led, for she too was Lutheran and loved music. At only 57 while at lunch one day she suffered a heart attack which led to permanent brain damage. She spent the last 14 years of her life in local nursing homes unable to speak or move about but responsive enough to visitors to give them her sweet smile and touch of the hand. For years, I’d drive the several miles to play hymns on my guitar for her and a retired organist roommate. I last saw her during the past Lent. Always, I wondered how long God would permit her to live and was further convinced of the need of everyone making advanced directives if they do not wish to be artificially sustained. At her memorial service her pastor, Mark Graham of St. John Lutheran Church at Cave Spring, offered a possible answer: even in her weakness, Mary Lou’s faith and spirit shone through as people enjoyed visiting her room. At 71 her suffering is over. But it’s not only the dead who brought back memories this year. When Charlie and I began in the “Roanoke World-News” newsroom more than 60 years ago, we met Ms. Betty Masters, a graduate of Roanoke College – her father was a professor there—who was one of the busy press photographers. She accompanied me on assignments. At almost exactly my age, she had lived in the same big Salem house most of her life. In 1989, as Charlie and I were considering our “retirement years” move, Betty encouraged us to buy, for the house was near hers. Now in my new home, I’m on the same street as she and though she is impaired by age-related ailments, we have found new congeniality in reminiscence. She knows a lot about our common street and the folk who used to live here. Another new neighbor, Danny Webb and his wife Connie live two doors away. Working in another department of the paper, he remembered my late husband. Now long retired too, he generously provided me with vegetables from his garden all summer. See SEASONS, Page 37

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Volunteering in the Community Question: I recently retired and I haven’t felt quite like myself. I’m normally a very active person, who is always doing something productive. I worked at the same job for over 50 years and I really enjoyed my daily routine. Now I miss catching up with customers and hearing about their families. I want to start working again in the community but I’m not sure where to start looking for volunteer opportunities. Do you have any suggestions on where to look? Answer: Being active and involved in the community is important because it can help you stay happy and healthy. Volunteering not only improves selfesteem, but also reduces heart rates and blood pressure, enhances immune systems, buffers stress and combats social isolation. Some studies have shown volunteering can expand life spans and put people at lower risk for health complications like dementia. There are a wide range of community needs in which older adults can volunteer in. Opportunities include: • Volunteering at a library to teach children to read • Helping communities recover from natural disasters • Providing financial education and job training to veterans • Tutoring and mentoring at-risk youth • Volunteering at a hospital, or other community health facility • Volunteering at a local soup kitchen or homeless shelter • Gardening at a community park

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center • Playing an instrument at a local senior living center • Organizing a food drive or donating to local food banks • Become a foster grandparent • Help restoring historical landmarks • Help adding safety features to homes of disabled If you aren’t sure where to begin looking for volunteer opportunities, one great resource is Senior Corps. The organization helps older adults become mentors, coaches or companions to people in need. Volunteers of Senior Corps get training so they can make a contribution to society that suits their talents, interests, and availability. Senior Corps’s website is: www.GetInvolved.gov. For more information on how to get involved in your community visit: www.SeniorNavigator.org. SEASONS, from Page 36 At a Salem Museum program where I volunteer monthly I reconnected with Randolph Walker, whom I used to know as Randy when, along with Kennedy, we shared the same office. He wrote then; he teaches music and writes songs and stories now in the generation of my children. Unrelated to the paper, I lost my oldest friend with whom I shared to allimportant college years in Richmond. Rosemary Seward Armstrong died of dementia-related illness. Though I didn’t attend her memorial service, I shared in it through a bulletin her daughters sent me and through an email letter. Finally, two Charlottesville area cousins, one of them my best friend as a teen, have been diagnosed with terminal illness. Though distant for years from this cousin, I was able to have a reconciling conversation by phone with her. For all these memories and people, I am thankful as the holidays come again. Frances Stebbins, who lives in Salem, sings in her church choir and teaches a class on contemporary faith issues, has been writing about religion in Western Virginia for more than 50 years. The widow of another veteran news writer, she is the mother of three Baby Boomers who live in Georgia, Botetourt, and Roanoke.

December 2014

What I Know: Acknowledge The Greatness Within Me By Carollyn Lee Peerman

Paint The Town By Linda Perry

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It’s Saturday night Waiting for midnight Christmas Eve Had become an impatient peeve. I have fallen in love with the HEART PRINCIPLES? Have you heard And I’m in a party mood of them? Heart Principles share a vision of win/win solutions to problems, My nails are done Though trying the vigil to keep conflicts, or other issues that arise in personal relationships. Let others be able And my dress is new I still had fallen asleep. to depend upon your word. Be open and honest in your communications. Stop My pup began to bark, “Woof, woof,” blaming and justifying. Assume 100% responsibility for decisions. Remember There’s a great movie playing And all at once my dream went poof. that getting along with other people is the key to your success in life. At the theatre down the street There was a noise up on the roof Listen carefully to other people and strive to understand them. Even if you At eight o’clock sharp It sounded like a reindeer hoof. disagree, please don’t make a point of proving them to be wrong. Let others My boyfriend I’ll meet save face. Above all, acknowledge the greatness within them. People are We waited quietly to see created in the image of God. Everyone has both strengths and weaknesses. We may go out for a steak What kind of sound the noise could be. Isn’t this the loving thing to do? Remember to look at others with loving Then maybe to a dance If Santa came to visit me, intentions. Love still makes the world go round. Tell the truth, but do it with The moon is perfect compassion. Life is not a big bowl of cherries for anyone. Try smiling. He’d use the door just like we three. Like a night out in France The knowledge and practice of human relations is invaluable. Praise the We have no fireplace and no snow. slightest improvement. Be sparse in criticism and lavish in your praise. As Whatever we do We do not hear a “Ho, ho, ho.” no one likes to take orders, ask questions without driving people away with It will be a great time Santa is not up there, we know. orders. Because he is my darling Maybe it’s just the winds that blow. Did you know that praise acts as a wonder drug that gives self-esteem a And his heart is all mine healthy shot in the arm? This in turn changes behavior for the better. Praising Once again, we fell sound asleep. the ability of others increases their ability. Spread the joy. Try paying three We will sing and frolic Neither pup nor I made a peep. sincere compliments each day and you will increase your own happiness and For hours we must have stayed that way; peace of mind. Be generous with deeds of kindness. Above all, let people Laugh and celebrate We will paint the town know that they are appreciated. If you want to be well-liked, scatter good When we woke, it was breaking day. news and joy. Keep your troubles to yourself. Express an interest in other On our Saturday night date We were amazed at once to see people by asking pertinent questions. Then listen carefully to what other Bright lights were shining on the tree. people are saying. Don’t interrupt. Encourage other people to tell you more. Life is too short Then with a loud excited squall, Repeat back to them some of the things that they have said. This proves that To be serious and solemn I headed for my new big ball. Put a quarter in the jukebox you have been listening attentively. People are the most important things on earth, so don’t keep them waiting. And turn up the volume! Each person wants to be valued and made to feel special. Never take away from the dignity of another person. By voicing gratitude you make yourself Letter to the Editor known as being an exceptional person that other people will want to be around. I write in relation to the letter from J. Bowles and your reply (October 2014). No apology was needed. Thank you for your continued editorial policy for the Farah’s Poem Readers Page. As a publication (magazine), you serve well all area residents, not any one sub-group. By Rick Routon Our daughter passed away due to cancer Sept. 13, 2014. I wrote this for her. When no personal remarks have been made, a reader may disagree – may even choose to be offended – but may NOT choose to take constitutional freedom Here comes the morning sun, it shines it’s rays on everyone. of speech rights away from other Americans. I read all of the Readers Page Can you feel it? I know you should feel it. with pleasure and sometimes learn from divergent views. Don’t be afraid of the sunset, when the darkness comes. Shirley S. Craghead Relax, and go to sleep, just go to sleep. Roanoke County reader In the morning the dawn will come and wrap it’s arms around everyone. Christmas Gift Suggestions: Let your aura glow, just let it go. You will become part of the universe with the rising sun. By Oren Arnold Don’t be afraid, a star will bear your name. To your enemy, forgiveness. Everything dies, including us, and that’s a fact. To an opponent, tolerance. But don’t you know, everything that dies will someday come back. To a friend, your heart. Remember, just remember, and that is that. To a customer, service. To all, charity. To every child, a good example. To yourself, respect.

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Through December 30 Featured Artists: Susan Bidwell and Chris Gryder Opening Reception: Friday, Dec. 5 Market Gallery Featured Artists for December are Susan Bidwell and Chris Gryder. Please come meet and chat with the artists at their Art by Night opening reception on Friday, December 5, 5:30 to 9 p.m. The featured artists will discuss their work between 6:15 and 6:45 p.m. Susan B. Bidwell is taking another look at vegetables with her new images as Featured Artist. As always, she is looking closely, editing out the extraneous and making images that she has not seen before. Before receiving a formal education in photography, Bidwell was taught the rudiments of black and white photographic processing by fellow members of the Alice Springs Camera Club in the Northern Territory of Australia. Following her return to the United States, she enrolled at the Northern Virginia Community College where she engaged in photographic studies for several years. Since then, Bidwell’s artwork has won numerous awards and Susan Bidwell, Lettuce is held in public and private collections. Chris Gryder began his exploration of art by studying architecture. A sincere and dedicated commitment to the subject led to his acquaintance with artists, methods and concepts that later became the inspiration for his work in sculpture and clay. From the visionary designs of Antonio Gaudi and the philosophy of Louis Sullivan, to experimental work in mold making for architectural pieces, Gryder pieced together a singular aesthetic and an uncommon process of sculpture making. The success of Gryder’s work lies in his ability to combine and integrate so many opposing approaches to Chris Gryder, Glazed Stoneware expression. With a seamless style he manages to mix the purity of modernism with a joyous celebration of profuse ornament, an ostensibly impossible task. His imagery invokes disparate ideas, from the analytical approach of science to the spiritual demonstrations of primitive culture. His work captures a feeling of the ancient and the new, the naïve and the sophisticated, spontaneity and order. Gryder’s skill in encompassing and uniting divergent themes offers the viewer an exceptionally rich experience. The Market Gallery, a regional artists’ cooperative, is open 10 am to 5:30 pm Tuesday – Saturday, and is located at 23 Salem Avenue, Roanoke, the corner of Wall St and Salem Ave in Roanoke’s historic downtown market. For additional information call The Market Gallery (540) 342-1177 or visit www.marketgalleryroanoke.com. ADVICE, from Page 25 know an outdoor person who engages in sports, hiking, boating and such, and hates anything frilly, would you send her an apron with ruffles? Of course not, but you would be surprised at the many people who do not think through the wants and needs and expectations of others. That’s why “Returns Departments” have been invented and are so popular after the holidays and that’s why gift certificates have become “the gift of choice.” If a wife is looking for a romantic gift from her husband and he gives her a frying pan, well - you see what I mean. Your heart is in the right place, Dear Girl. Stay in touch with your niece and let her help you show Carla that you both love and care for her, because basically that is exactly what she needs more than anything else. Merry Christmas to all.

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Mountain Doc Lymphedema

he lymphatic system is a complete circulatory system that helps transport the relatively clear fluid that surrounds our body’s cells. Lymphedema is the accumulation of this fluid, especially in the legs and to a lesser degree other tissues, that occurs when there is damage to the lymphatic system. Some people are born with poorly functioning lymphatic systems, but most chronic Kevin C. Kelleher, M.D. lymphedema, called secondary, is due to trauma, inflammation, and infection, causes that can be prevented to a large degree by closer observation and more vigorous early treatment. Damage to tissue releases local inflammatory factors and needed repair mechanisms. Unfortunately if the inflammation is excessive or results in damage to the lymphatic vessels, the tissue cannot be easily drained and fluid accumulates. Sometimes this accumulation is so severe it causes massive swelling and deformity, earning the unfortunate but descriptive name elephantiasis. Even small amounts of damage can result in fluid accumulation, leg ulcers, and infections, all of which worsen the lymphedema in a cycle of inflammation, scarring and more inflammation. The stages of progression are predictable: 1. Fluid that can be seen when a sock compresses the skin after a long day, or when a thumb compressing the hollow of the ankle for 5 seconds leaves a dent, are actually early signs of dysfunction, which everyone has likely experienced. More exercise is key and less standing or sitting are helpful. Wearing support hose is useful with sedentary jobs, especially when flying. 2. Fluid that does not reduce overnight, but continues to show pitting when compressed, indicates the lymphatic system is failing. At this stage hair may quit growing and healing is much slower, even for small scratches. It is critical that further damage be prevented at this point with exercise, elevation, and compression, as the window of opportunity for treatment success and reversal is closing quickly. Pregnancy can cause damage, too, if mothers are inactive. Indeed, this damage was so common in the days when doctors enforced bed rest on new mothers, it was called “milk leg” and many a mother’s lymphatic circulation was permanently damaged by this practice. 3. Warm, shiny redness on the leg indicates active inflammation and must be treated aggressively, with warm compresses, elevation, anti-inflammatories and often antibiotics. Because veins are also being damaged, also known as phlebitis, there is rapid worsening. Treatment often requires lengthy antiinflammatories and antibiotics. 4. When lymphedema is long standing and does not pit easily with compression, scarring has already taken place. The skin looks more like an orange peel and is hardened. If pricked, it often weeps clear lymphatic fluid. There is little that can be done to reverse it and our treatment efforts turn to preventing further tissue damage, legs ulcers, and infection. Lymphedema therapists have some success treating this stage with compressive bandages and lymphatic massage, however we are often asking the impossible of them. There are many other causes of fluid accumulation, for instance the edema that accumulates when the heart is unable to pump effectively and breathing becomes more labored, or the sudden appearance of fluid only in one leg when a blood clot suddenly blocks the deep veins, or when kidney or liver damage causes generalized fluid accumulation. Therefore, evaluation of swelling should always start with your physician. Exercise, elevation, and compression are mainstays of prevention and treatment of lymphedema and require your daily attention especially after surgery or prolonged bed rest. Early and aggressive management of lymphedema, especially when inflammation is present, can prevent years of pain and disability. If you have questions you’d like addressed write: Mountain Doc Cave Spring Family Practice 4901 Brambleton Avenue • Roanoke, VA 24018 777-4000 Dr. Kelleher is president of Cave Spring Family Practice, PC, an independent general practice in Roanoke. A Diplomat of the American College of Family Physicians, he is the Medical Director of the Bradley Free Clinic and a national spokesman for free clinics, an adjunct professor of Clinical Medicine at Jefferson College of Health Sciences, and an avid outdoorsman and artist. Dr. Kelleher is a charter columnist at Senior News.

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Independent Living (IL), Assisted Living (AL), Nursing Care (NC), Memory Care (MC), Continuing Care (CC) Communities, Rehab, Respite Avanté at Roanoke (NC, Rehab, Ventilator/Respiratory) – 540-345-8139 ........... 12 Avanté at Lynchburg (NC, Rehab, Wound Care) – 434-846-8437 ....................... 12 Bentley Commons (IL, AL) –Lynchburg, 434-316-0207.......................................... 8 Brandon Oaks Retirement (IL, AL,NC) – Roanoke, 540-777-5602 ........Back Cover Commonwealth Assisted Living (IL, AL, MC, Rehab, Respite) – Christiansburg, 540-660-4982; Radford, 540-553-2941; Hillsville, 276-728-5333 .....................11 The Crossings at Blacksburg (AL) – Blacksburg, 540-317-3463...........................11 Edinburgh Square (IL) – Roanoke, 540-3661888.................................................... * Elm Manor (IL) – Roanoke, 540-344-7192 .............................................................. * Elm Park Estates Independent Living Community – Roanoke, 540-989-2010..... 39 Emeritus at Cave Spring (AL) – Roanoke, 540-772-7181 ................................... 27 Emeritus at Ridgewood Gardens (AL, IL, MC) – Salem, 540-387-4945............... 27 Emeritus at Roanoke (MC, Respite) – Roanoke, 540-343-4900 ......................... 27 Friendship (IL, AL, MC, NC, Rehab, Respite) Roanoke, 540-265-2193 ............... 46 Heritage Green Assisted Living (AL, MC) – Lynchburg, 434-385-5102 ...... 6, 22, 35 Hermitage in Roanoke, (CC), 540-767-6800 .................................................. 19, 25 Jefferson House Apartments, (IL) – Lynchburg, 434-846-1800 .............................. 8 Oakwood Health & Rehab - Centra - (NC, Rehab) – Bedford, 540-587-3336...... 23 Our Lady of the Valley Retirement Community (AL, NC, Rehab, Respite) Roanoke, 540-345-5111 ............................................................................. 13, 28 The Park-Oak Grove Retirement Community (IL, AL, Respite) – Roanoke, 540-989-9501 ............................................................................ 27, 41 Pheasant Ridge Senior Living (AL, MC) – Roanoke, 540-725-1120 ...................... 3 Richfield Retirement (CC, IL, AL, MC, NC, Rehab, Respite) – Salem, 540-380-2986 ..................................................................................................... 4 Runk & Pratt Smith Mountain Lake Retirement Village (AL, IL, MC, NC, Rehab, Respite) – Smith Mountain Lake, 540-719-1300.............................................. 22 Salem Terrace at Harrrogate (IL, AL, MC) – Salem, 540-444-0343 ......... 14, 15, 29 The Summit (CC, IL, AL, MC, Respite) – Lynchburg, 434-455-1699................ 7, 30 Valley View Retirement & Assisted Living – Lynchburg, 434-237-3009 ................. 9 The Village On Pheasant Ridge ( IL, AL) – Roanoke, 540-400-6482 ............. 28, 44 Virginia Veterans Care Center (AL, MC, NC, Rehab) – Rke/Salem, 540-982-2860 ...................................................................................................... * Warm Hearth Village (CC, IL, AL, MC, NC, Rehab, Respite) – Blacksburg, 540-552-9176 ............................................................................................. 10, 32 The Williams Home (IL, AL for ladies) – Lynchburg, 434-384-8282 ....................... 7

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Adult Care Center of Roanoke Valley (Day Care) – Salem, 540-981-2350 .............* Care Advantage – Roanoke, 540-343-CARE (2273)........................................ 5, 24 Centra Home Health – Lynchburg, 434-200-4111 ................................................ 22 Centra PACE, Lynchburg, 434-200-6516 ............................................................. 22 Comfort of Home HomeCare - Roanoke, 540-389-8787 ...................................... 26 Companion Home Care – Roanoke, 540-981-2255 ............................................. 40 Friendship Home Health - Roanoke, 540-265-2193 ............................................. 46 Generation Solutions – Roanoke, 540-776-3622, Lynchburg, 434-455-6500 ...... 12 Gentiva Home Health – Southwestern VA, 540-986-8323 ................................... 24 Good Choice Companions Home Care, Div. of Goodwill Industries – Roanoke, Salem, Vinton, 540-632-1389 .......................................................... 37 Heartland Home Health Care – Roanoke, 540-725-7600, 800-810-4329 ...............* Home Instead Senior Care – Lynchburg, 434-385-0321, Roanoke, 540-966-3399 ................................................................................................... 16 Home Recovery-Home Aid - Roanoke, Central & Southern VA, 1.844.310.3710 41 Interim Healthcare - Southern & Southwestern VA, 540.774.8686 ...................... 42 Kissito PACE – Nursing Home Alternative - Roanoke, 540-904-2817.................. 37 Seven Hills Home Health – Lynchburg, 434-847-6400........................................... 6

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Legal, Insurance, Financial, Reverse Mortgages

Bruce E. Mayer, Attorney – Vinton, 540.342-3787, Wills, Trusts, Estates. ........... 35 Humana Medicare - Lynn Atkinson, 540-520-8414 .............................................. 40 Piedmont Medicare Advantage , Central VA, 434-947-3671 Toll-Free 1-877-210-1719 • TTY Users 1-877-295-1454 .................................. 21 Rhodes & Butler & Dellinger, PC (Elder Law) – Roanoke, 540-342-0888 ............ 18 Robyn Smith Ellis PLC (Elder Law) – Salem, 540-389-6060 ............................... 40 TowneBank Mortgage - Reverse Mortgage Division –Altavista, 434-238-0765 ... 47 Wills on Wheels – (travels to your location) Roanoke, 540-774-0044 .................... 3

Hospitals, Medical Services/Equipment, Pharmacies

Carilion Clinic– Roanoke Mem, Bedford Mem, NRV Carilion, 540-266-6000 Hospice, Home Care, Medicare Health Plan ..................................................... 2 Centra Rehab/Senior Care Division (Virginia Baptist & Lynchburg General) (Hospice, Homecare) 434-200-3000, 1-877-MDLINK1 [1.877.635.4651] ........ 22 Independent Lifestyles Mobility Products, Madison Heights, 434-846-7510, Toll-free 800-657-5438 ....................................................................................... 9 Kroger Pharmacy – Roanoke, Lynchburg, New River Valley 300 Generic Prescriptions for $4 or 90 day supply $10 - For list 1-877-ARX-LIST .............. 45 Lifeguard Personal Emergency Response Systems, Virginia 888-452-7909 ....... 22 Senior Medical Alarms – Salem, 540-387-1516 or Toll-free 877-375-1517 .......... 18 Sun Medical Home Medical Equipment – Roanoke, 540-389-3800 or Toll-free 800-770-1823 .................................................................................... *

Funeral Services/Crematories & Cemeteries/Columbarium Lotz Funeral Home – Vinton Chapel, 540-343-4986 ............................................ 37 Oakey’s Funeral Service & Crematory – Roanoke, 540-982-2100 ...................... 42 Sherwood Memorial Park – Roanoke/Salem, 540-389-1677 ............................... 22

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ADA Specialties – Roanoke, NRV, 540-982-3526, Rennovations for Seniors & Disabled. Interior/Exterior, Lifts, Ramps ........................................................... 19 Coastal Georgia Real Estate Associates, 912-638-0006 ..................................... 19 Crowning Touch Senior Moving Services,Auctions – Roanoke, 540-982-5800 .. 29, 39 Dementi Gentry Photography – Salem, 540-389-7224 ........................................... * Durrance Floors – Carpet Restretching and Repair, 540-776-9591 ..................... 35 Packaging Store – Roanoke, Relocation services, 540-772-0999 ....................... 35 Solid Rock Enterprises (Home Repair - Aging in Place Rennovations) – Roanoke, 540-384-2064 or 540-556-0650 (Cell)........................................................ 17, 46 Star Concierge, Inc. – Senior Personal Services, 540-989-2737, 540-676-2742... 3 Virginia Varsity Transfer & Self Storage, 540-982-2202 ....................................... 42

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Mill Mountain Coffee & Tea – Botetourt Commons, Daleville; 700 N. Main St., Blacksburg; 112 Campbell Ave., Roanoke; 17 E. Main Street, Salem; 4309 Starkey Road, Roanoke .......................................................................... 35

Senior Resources/Info

Christiansburg Parks & Rec Events ..................................................................... 32 Lynchburg Parks & Rec 50+ Program .................................................................. 31 RSVP Montgomery County/Radford..................................................................... 33 Senior Networking Groups ..................................................................................... 8 Smith Mountain Lake/Bedford/Franklin Co. Events .............................................. 30

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Amedisys Hospice honored local veterans during a ribbon cutting and recognition ceremony at their office on Valley Park Drive in Roanoke. Veterans were served lunch (and a cake) and received pins for their service to our country.

Bentley Commons at Lynchburg received recognition from the Office of the Secretary of Defense for supporting employee participation in America’s National Guard and Reserve Forces.

Sue Nutter, Executive Director of the Adult Care Center of Roanoke Valley with Dean Bushnell and Chaplain Cheryl Michael from Medi Home Health and Hospice proudly display the plaques recognizing veterans at the Adult Care Center.

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Tis the season! As we all take this time to enjoy family and friends, the residents and staff of Brandon Oaks LifeCare Community would like to wish you all a joyous holiday season. As the New Year approaches, we invite you to come by for a tour of our beautifully appointed residences and accommodations. For more information about Brandon Oaks, visit our website, brandonoaks.net or call us to schedule a visit, 777-5602.

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