Our 2009
Chapter Theme

SERVICE, HEALTH AND FITNESS:

Senior Discount Tuesdays in Blacksburg:  Discounts will be offered to Senior Citizens, 60 years and older, in the following stores and more will soon follow: Bollo’s - 10% off; Bud Foster’s - 20% off; Capone’s - 10% off; Fringe Benefit - 10% off; Gillie’s - 10% off; Homebody - 10% off; Kent Square Subway - 10% off; Mad Dog - 10% off; Matrix Gallery - 10% off; Mish Mish - 10% off; Xanadu Home - 10% off; and New Tech Fitness - senior rates all day everyday for ages 50 years and up.   For more information, contact the Downtown Merchants of Blacksburg at 540-951-0454 or dmob@DowntownBlacksburg.com.
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EVENT:  2009 Triad S.A.L.T Senior Care Fair will be held on Tuesday, May 19, 2009 from 9:00 AM-1:00 PM at the Christiansburg Recreation Center, 1600 N. Franklin Street, Christiansburg, VA 24073.

Seminars and refreshments are provided at no charge.   Local agencies, businesses, and organizations providing services to seniors will be on hand as exhibitors.  Care Fair is open to any senior citizen or those interested in issues involving seniors.  Deadline to register is May 8, 2009.

Download Care Fair Contact and Registration Form here.
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Download the Senior Healthy Eating Guide , a combined series of handouts provided by Kathy Hosig, Ph.D., MPH, RD, Associate Professor, Edward Via Virginia College of Osteopathic Medicine at our February AARP Chapter Meeting.

AARP CHAPTER MAY 2009 MEETING
TOPIC: AARP TOWN HALL MEETING ON HEALTH CARE REFORM
KEYNOTE ADDRESS:  Bill Kallio, State Director, Virginia AARP
DATE: Tuesday, May 19, 2009 from Noon to 1:30 p.m.
WHERE: Blacksburg Community Center (Note: Large Front Room), 725 Patrick Henry Drive, Blacksburg
TIME: Bring Brown Bag Lunch at 11:30 p.m. (Coffee/tea available)

It appears probable that some form of health care reform will occur this year as Congress and the President are giving it a very high priority.   There are a number of controversial issues that must be worked out before this is accomplished.  All Americans will be impacted by what takes place with such reform.  If you are interested in finding out on what is happening with reform and sharing your opinion, come to the meeting.

Bill Kallio will speak about pending health care reform legislation, the key issues involved and AARP priorities.  Written comments and questions will be taken from the audience using the Chapter Program Chair guidelines.  There will be responses from the legislative aides of Congressman Boucher, Laura Lee; Senator Warner, Lou Kadiri; and Senator Webb, Martin Mash.

All AARP CHAPTER MEETINGS ARE OPEN TO THE PUBLIC!

DRIVER SAFETY COURSE AVAILABLE:

This AARP Driver Safety Course is scheduled for June 4th and 5th, 2009 at Blacksburg United Methodist Church, 201 Church Street, Blacksburg, Virginia.   This 8-hour course will be held on Thursday, June 4th and Friday, June 5th from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m.  To pre-register for the course call Judy Davis at 552-5424 or Curt Finch at 552-8179.  Enrollment is limited so please sign up early.

Course fee is $12.00 for AARP members and $14.00 for non-members, payable by cash or check to "AARP" at the beginning of the course.   Bring your AARP card to class on the first day to qualify for the $12.00 enrollment fee.

This classroom course assists drivers age 50 and over in refining current driver skills and developing defensive driving techniques.  The course does not include any formal examinations.  Course graduates may be eligible for multiyear discounts to their auto insurance premiums.   All courses are taught by certified, volunteer driver safety instructors.

About
Our Chapter

CHAPTER INFORMATION:

Follow this link to learn more about our chapter, our newsletters online and our 30-year history.   Our chapter invites new members and guests to attend our monthly general meetings and other chapter events.

Officers
and Chairs

CHAPTER OFFICERS AND COMMITTEE CHAIRS:

The Blacksburg Board listing of our 2009 Chapter officers and email contact.

Membership
Form

Program
Highlights

CHAPTER PROGRAMS AND EVENTS:

View the 2009 Chapter Program Highlights

View the 2008 Chapter Program Highlights

Informative Links