1. education
2. alumni and reunions

We would like to
thank the following
local businesses
who have contributed
$150 to RSVP this
fall. If you visit any of
these establishments, please extend
your appreciation of
their support for
RSVP. Pizza Inn,
Mullins Funeral
Home, and Sisson
and Ryan, Inc.
A presentation on
Learning More
about The Crossings at Blacksburg
will be held on
Wednesday, October
22 at 10 am at the
Christiansburg Recreation Center. This
is a great way to
learn about the new
facility being constructed on N. Main
Street in Blacksburg.
They will also
discuss volunteer
opportunities. Refreshments provided.
Call RSVP to preregister and if you
need transportation.
RSVP of Montgomery
County and Radford
October 2014
Volunteer News & Opportunities
On November 7, RSVP volunteers will be delivering flower arrangements to veterans
throughout Montgomery County, especially those who are residing in local nursing and
assisted living homes. We want to honor those who have protected our freedom in
recognition of Veterans Day on November 11. If you would like to sponsor a veteran, the
cost of each arrangement is $7.50. Please call RSVP at 382-5775 to place your order.
The next New Volunteer Orientation is scheduled for Tuesday, October 21 from 9:3011:30 am. If you haven’t had the opportunity to attend a session, mark your calendar to
join us to learn more about RSVP. Robert Lambert with the Community Health Center
of the NRV will provide information on their organization and available volunteer opportunities. Call to register and if you need transportation.
It is time to think about your Medicare Part D Drug Plans again. Every January, all Medicare drug plans change. Even if you are happy with your current plan, you need to determine if it will still be the best one for you in 2015. If you fail to make a change during
Open Enrollment, you may be stuck in a plan that doesn’t work best for you next year.
The NRV Agency on Aging VICAP Program will be assisting Medicare Beneficiaries beginning October 15th through December 7th. Call the Agency at 980-7720 to receive a
form to fill out so that the VICAP staff can research the Medicare Part D plans that are
available to you. These forms are also available in the RSVP office. If they find a plan
that will better suit your needs, they will schedule an appointment for you. During this
appointment, you can choose to make a change based on the information that the staff
member presents to you. If they determine that your existing plan works for you in 2015,
they will send you a “No Change” letter.
Don’t forget to come by and pick up some quilt raffle tickets for yourself and take some
to sell. We also have a basket with items that a female might enjoy that we will be raffling. Both drawings will be done at our holiday volunteer appreciation party on December 5 from 2-4 at St. Paul United Methodist Church Activity Building.
Volunteer Opportunities:
Please consider helping with any of the following opportunities by calling the number
listed, the RSVP office at 382-5775 or emailing [email protected].
A Project Linus Blanket Day is set for Saturday, October 4 from 9 am to 3 pm at the
Grove United Methodist Church in Radford. Call Penny Sweet at 230-6209.
The Meadowbrook Library is in need of volunteers to assist with the children’s
activities for the annual Fall Harvest and to bake cakes for their cake walk. RSVP will
also have a table. This fun event will be held on Saturday, October 4 from 10-2. If you’d
like to enter a pie in the Pie Contest, call RSVP for the rules.
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October Birthdays:
01 Shirley Huffman
01 Jan Marks
03 Frances Poole
03 Fran West
04 Judy McNabb
04 Betty Pettit
06 Roy Thompson
07 Donna Thompson
08 Joan Hansler
08 Shirley McPherson
09 Dale Mull
10 Phyllis Lutz
10 Rebecca Pennington
10 Penny Sweet
12 Danny Loop
13 Mary Adkins
16 Lee Brown
16 Joan Efird
17 Eugenia Taylor
18 Beth Bodnar
19 Myra Lux
20 Jill Songer
20 Mary West
24 Pat Lovern
25 Dorothy Meredith
26 Brenda Spangler
30 Anna Dalton
Get Well Soon:
Margaret Crate
Wenona Gardner
Thelma Shelor
Mary Sifford
Condolences:
We are saddened
by the loss of Betty
Doyle, a dedicated
employee with
RSVP for 12 years.
Coordinating the
Reading Rangers
Program was her
primary focus, but
she assisted in
every aspect of
RSVP. Encouraging
children to enjoy
reading was her
passion. Our heartfelt sympathy goes
to her children,
grandchildren and
friends.
RSVP of Montgomery County and Radford
Volunteer Opportunities
A Blood Drive is scheduled for Monday, October 13 at Christiansburg Recreation Center from 9 am to 2 pm. To donate blood, call 1-800-GIVE-LIFE to schedule a
time.
Good Samaritan Hospice invites you to attend their volunteer training sessions
being held every Monday in October at their office on 1160 Moose Drive in Christiansburg. Time: TBD. Pre-registration is required by calling or emailing Deborah
Lovelace at 381-3171 or [email protected].
The Blacksburg Museum & Cultural Foundation is looking for folks interested
in greeting visitors and introducing them to the Alexander Black House and Cultural
Center. Contact Lori Jones, volunteer coordinator, at 540-558-0745 or email
[email protected].
The Salvation Army is seeking volunteer tutors for an afterschool tutoring program for students K-5 two days per week from 4:15 -5:00 pm. A background check
is required. Contact Neva Sales at 392-3233 to learn more.
AARP Tax Aide Program is seeking volunteers to serve as tax preparers in
2015. Free tax training is provided. Local volunteers assisted over 1,100 individuals
with their taxes this year.
We are seeking RSVP volunteers who would like to serve on the RSVP Advisory
Council for the 2015-2016 term. If you are interested or know someone who would
be, please contact one of the Nominating Committee members, Deborah Lovelace,
Phyllis Lutz, Shirley Peterson, Lou Reynolds or RSVP before November 12.
The Montgomery County Christmas Store will begin this year’s operation on
Saturday, November 1 and will be open each Tuesday and Saturday from 9 am to 4
pm for volunteers to assist with setting up the store and for accepting donations.
Contact Merilyn Armstrong at 381-0585 or [email protected] 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 381-0585 or at [email protected].
The annual Tote Bag Holiday Project is well under way with volunteers cutting, sewing and decorating the bags to be filled for 150 Heritage Hall patients. The bags will
be ready to be picked up to fill by November 1 and a list of needed items is available
in the RSVP office.
We are collecting bud vases to be used in our Hugs and Buds project, plastic bathing
tubs that are given to patients in the hospital for the MCEAP Thrift Store and More
and small used embroidery hoops for a Pointe West project, (the old wood ones are
the best). Please bring them to the RSVP office.
Items needed for the holiday Paper Bag Project for Head Start are note pads (ones
that are received in the mail are fine), envelopes of cocoa mix or 100% juice boxes,
small candy bars (no nuts) and 12 girls knit caps.
Walkers are needed for our Walk-A-Thon on October 16!
October 2014
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Community Events
Radford Health & Rehab will host an informational program on diabetes with Carol Ballard Wednesday,
October 8 at 11:30 am. Call 633-6533 to register. Lunch is provided.
Find new friends in old books at the YMCA Book Fair on Friday, October 3 from 12:00-7:00 pm; Saturday, October 4 from 10:00 am-7:00 pm; Sunday, October 5 from 12:00-4:00 pm. All remaining books half price on
Sunday. Over 15,000 books, games, music and more! The YMCA Thrift Store is located at 1000 N. Main
Street, Blacksburg. Call RSVP if you would like to volunteer at this event.
A Tailgate Party will be the theme of the Active Adult Day at Meadowbrook Community Center on
Thursday, October 9 at 11:00 am. Dress in your favorite team colors and Southern Care will host a game of
football trivia. Taco Soup will be provided for the luncheon and participants are asked to bring one of your favorite tailgate dishes to share. If you have unique football memorabilia, bring it for a “show and tell”. Register
with RSVP or Kemvia at 382-6975 by October 6. Free.
The Christmas Store will begin accepting applications to shop during the holiday season on Saturday,
October 18th from 9-1; Sunday, the 19th from 1-4; Tuesday, the 21st and Thursday, the 23rd from 5-7. Call 3810585 for further information on times and eligibility requirements. We will publish the November application
dates in next month’s newsletter.
An AARP Driver Safety Course is being taught on Monday and Tuesday, October 13 and 14 at the
Christiansburg Recreation Center from 9 am to 1 pm. Register by calling 382-2349. The fee is $12 for AARP
members and $14 for non-members.
The Montgomery County Department of Social Services will begin taking applications for Fuel Assistance on
October 14 and continue through November 14. You may obtain an application or further information by calling 382-6990.
The next Shred-A-Thon will be held on Saturday, October 18 from 9 am to noon at the Christiansburg
Recreation Center.
The Blacksburg AARP Chapter public meeting is Tuesday, October 21 from 11:30 am to 1 pm in the
Blacksburg Community Center. Angela Little will present information about RSVP. Bring a bag lunch and
drinks will be provided.
A joint Fall Luncheon is being held at the Blacksburg Community Center on Tuesday, October 7 at noon.
Baked spaghetti, drinks and salad will be provided. Please bring a dessert, side dish or bread to share. For
extra fun, Bingo will start at 1 pm. Please bring four quarters for prize money. Register with any Parks and Rec
Department by September 30.
The Montgomery County Department of Social Services is in need of Companion Providers. Providers
may assist with transportation, light housekeeping, errands, cooking and companionship. Pay is $7.50 an
hour. Clients are approved for 15-64 hours per month. Must pass a background check and provide references. If interested, call Social Services at 382-6990, ext. #3451.
Breast Cancer Awareness Day is being held in the Christiansburg Recreation Center lobby on Monday,
October 6 from 7:00 am to 3:00 pm. Stop by the information table and pick up information on the importance
of early detection, self-exams and register for a door prize.
We will be having the RSVP Christmas Shoppe again this year and it is scheduled to open in mid-November in
the RSVP Activity Room. Plan to do some of your Christmas shopping with us!
RETIRED AND
SENIOR VOLUNTEER
PROGRAM OF
MONTGOMERY
COUNTY AND
RADFORD
NON PROFIT ORG
U.S. POSTAGE PAID
Christiansburg, VA
PERMIT NO. 104
210 S. Pepper Street, Suite D
Christiansburg, VA 24073
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Phone: 540-382-5775
Fax: 540-381-6856
Email: [email protected]
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Walk-A-Thon to benefit Supplies for Seniors:
Anyone can join RSVP volunteers in the 7th Annual Walk-A-Thon on Thursday, October 16 at 10 am at the Christiansburg Recreation Center. Michael Barber, Mayor of Christiansburg, will be our Walk Leader. T-shirts and goody bags
will be given to all walkers and lunch will be provided. A massage therapist will
be available. The instructions and sponsor sheets are included in this newsletter. Registration forms can be completed at RSVP. You may walk and obtain
sponsors or sponsor someone else to walk. We will have sponsors, so you can
walk even if you don’t have a sponsor. All proceeds will go to purchase basic
household and personal care items for 280 homebound seniors for the winter
months that live in the New River Valley. Bring a friend to walk!
Donations of items can be dropped off at the Christiansburg Recreation Center,
the RSVP offices, the Pulaski Senior Center and the Agency on Aging.
Supplies Needed: Toilet Paper, Paper Towels, Soap, Deodorant, Lotion,
Shampoo, Conditioner, Detergent, Tissues, Alcohol Based Hand Sanitizer,
Cleaning Supplies, Food Storage Supplies, Trash Bags, Crossword/Word
Search Puzzles, Toothbrush, Toothpaste, Dish Detergent, Disinfectant
Wipes, Foil and Plastic Wrap