Senior Programs

CHRISTIANSBURG/MONTGOMERY TRIAD S.A.L.T.

Additional Information: The Christiansburg/Montgomery Triad S.A.L.T. (seniors and Law Enforcement Working Together) Council works on various projects to benefit senior citizens in the community. The council meets every third Tuesday of the month at 1:30 p.m. at the Christiansburg Recreation Center; meetings are open to all senior citizens to attend. For additional information, please contact Tammy Caldwell, 540–382–2349, ext. 2003

HIKES  

Additional Information: Join us for some exercise in the beautiful outdoors! We will stop for lunch after the hike. Participants are responsible for paying for their lunch.    Minimum: 4          Maximum: 8       Eligibility: 18 & over           Difficulty of all hikes: Flat

SUPER BINGO AND HEALTH TALKS   

Additional Information:  Join us for everyone’s favorite game, bingo.  Each month there will be a different health topic prior to playing bingo. Lunch provided to registered participants.  This program is FREE; registration is required before deadline. Transportation provided from recreation center.   Minimum: 4 Maximum: 8                                        Location: Commonwealth Senior Living Christiansburg 

AARP TAX AIDE   

Additional Information: IRS trained tax volunteers assist senior citizens with their personal tax returns. No business returns will be prepared. You must call and schedule an appointment at 382-2349. NO WALK INS.                 Registration Begins: January 6

CRAFTS

Additional Information: Spend the afternoon with friends and creating themed crafts. Program will be held at Commonwealth Senior Living-Christiansburg Campus. Pre-register    Minimum: 5             Maximum: 8

LUNCH AND LEARN PRESENTATIONS    

Additional Information:  Come out and learn something new and exciting with our lunch and learns. There will be a different topic each time. Lunch is provided, Free                     Minimum: 5 Maximum: 15                                        Location: Christiansburg Recreation Center-Senior Activities Room 

LUNCH BUNCH

Additional Information: Join us for our monthly lunch outings to various restaurants in the area. Participants are responsible for paying for their own lunch and any additional expenses.
Minimum: 5           Maximum: 8

MYSTERY MOVIES AND MUNCHIES

Additional Information: Join us for Monday movies and refreshments. This program is FREE, register by the Monday before each movie.
Minimum: 4 Maximum: 12

MEDICARE DECISIONS MADE EASY

Additional Information: You and a guest are invited to an educational workshop where you can get answers to your Medicare questions. You’ll have a better understanding of Medicare and how it works so you can make the right choice for your needs. Speaker: Linda Walker, Humana
Minimum: 4 Maximum: 12    Location: Christiansburg Recreation Center

ZUMBA GOLD          

Additional Information: This is a workout program based on Latin dances and steps that are easy to follow. Come enjoy this dance class that provides joy, fun and fitness! Pre–register.    Minimum: 12 Maximum: 25         6 weeks                                    Location: Multipurpose Room 2

INSTANT POT COOKING         

Additional Information: Do you have an Instant Pot or other brand of electronic pressure cooker and are nervous to use it?  Or are you thinking about getting one and want to learn more? This class will cover the basics of how to use the Instant Pot, as well as providing ideas of what it can be used for.  Several recipes will be demonstrated that you can taste test. Feel free to bring your own Instant Pot with you for hands-on instruction.   Minimum: 4    Maximum: 8

OPEN ENROLLMENT FOR MEDICARE                 

Additional Information: Everyone who has a Medicare Part D drug plan or a Medicare Advantage plan should use this opportunity to make sure that his or her plan is the best one for 2019. Counseling sessions will be held on a regular basis at the Christiansburg Recreation Center. Call the NRV Agency on Aging after October 1st at 540-980-7720 to schedule an appointment. Walk-ins cannot be accepted.     Location: Christiansburg Recreation Center – Senior Activities Room

STAMPIN UP                

Additional Information:Have you always wanted to try painting on canvas, but aren’t very artistic?  Then this is the class for you.  Learn to paint using simple step by step instructions and patterns.  Pre-register  Minimum: 8       Maximum: 15 

STEP BY STEP CANVAS PAINTING               

Additional Information:Have you always wanted to try painting on canvas, but aren’t very artistic?  Then this is the class for you.  Learn to paint using simple step by step instructions and patterns.  Pre-register  Minimum: 8       Maximum: 15  

WELLNESS WORKSHOPS                

Additional Information: Join us for a one hour wellness workshop!  Attendees will learn the skills needed for a healthy lifestyle! A healthy snack will be provide at each workshop. Participants must sign up for each workshop individually   Minimum: 6             Maximum: 20

CHRISTMAS BINGO                    

Additional Information:Join us for bingo, refreshments and holiday cheer.   Pre–register. Participants will need to drive themselves to program.   Minimum: 6               Maximum: 8    Location: Christiansburg Recreation Center

HOLIDAY ORNAMENT CRAFT                     

Additional Information:Spend the afternoon socializing, making new friends while making a holiday ornament. Minimum: 5   Maximum: 8    Location: Commonwealth Senior Living-Christiansburg

HOBO SOUP BINGO        

Additional Information: IJanuary is National Soup Month. Participants are to bring an ingredient to add to our soup pot, and those wishing to play bingo will also need to bring 4 quarters. PRE-REGISTER.  Minimum: 5 Maximum: 16

SLOW COOKER MONTH        

Additional Information: In this class, the instructor will demonstrate a soup, stew and chili recipe for you to taste test and add to your winter recipe rotation. You will also go home with a full belly and a copy of the recipes. All recipes will be less than 500 calories per serving. Feel free to bring your own Instant Pot with you for hands-on instruction.  Minimum: 4 Maximum: 8

STEWS AND CHILI IN THE INSTANT POT         

Additional Information: Presenter will highlight effective strategies to access consumer information for locating quality home health care services and community-based care services for older adults and adults with disabilities. Information on utilizing Home Health Compare for reviewing health care data will also be presented.   Minimum: 10 Maximum: 15

SUPPER CLUB          

Additional Information: Join us for an evening outing for supper to various restaurants in the area. Pre-Register    Minimum: 6    Maximum: 16

CANDY BAR BINGO         

Additional Information: Bingo is an old-fashioned game that never goes out of style. We’ve added a chocolate twist for our annual Valentine’s celebration. Each participant brings two wrapped, full sized candy bars to be placed in the prize pool. Participants are requested to bring their favorite chocolate confection to share for refreshments. Minimum: 4 Maximum: 8

BAKED POTATO BAR BINGO              

Additional Information: Potatoes are low in calories — a medium-sized baked potato contains only about 110 calories. They are a good source of vitamins C and B6. Potatoes, toppings and drinks provided, followed by bingo. Pre-register. Minimum: 10 Maximum: 15   Pre-register.    Location: Recreation Center MPRM 2

BOOK SWAP              

Additional Information: Drop off a maximum of 10 books between the hours of 8 – 5 p.m. at least two days before the scheduled Book Swap at 4 p.m. on the day the swap is held, you will be allowed to select different books to take home to enjoy.        Pre-register.    Location: Recreation Center Classroom 1

NATIONAL NUTRITION MONTH         

Additional Information: March is National Nutrition Month. Join us for simple, easy snacks and an air fryer demo. Nutritional snack recipes and nutritional information on oil frying vs air frying will be provided.  Pre-Register          Minimum: 4 Maximum: 6

BLOOD PRESSURE/GLUCOSE TESTING        

Additional Information: Checking up on your health has never been easier! Join Carilion Clinic, in partnership with Christiansburg Recreation Center, as we offer a FREE blood pressure, blood sugar and Diabetes Risk Assessment/ Registration is not required, just show up! Results are available in minutes! For more information, please contact Ashley Hash, Community Health Educator at (540) 731-2027 Pre-register.

VIN ETCHING     

Additional Information: All vehicles carry a federally-assigned number known as Vehicle Identification Number (VIN). Making sure those numbers are marked permanently on a vehicle’s windows steers thieves away. The windows of stolen VIN etched vehicles must be stripped and replaced before a thief can get rid of the car, a costly and time - consuming process.  VIN etching is simple, fast, safe and won’t mar the look of the vehicle. Numbers are etched into the glass with a chemical solution and those numbers will be there for good.       Location: Christiansburg Fire Department

ST. PATRICK BINGO         

Additional Information: Join us as we celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with food and bingo.   Pre-register.                        Minimum: 4            Maximum: 10

LUNCH AND MYSTERY CRAFT       

Additional Information: Join us for lunch and a mystery craft. Pre-register.   Minimum: 4 Maximum: 8

CORN HOLE TOURNAMENT & COOKOUT       

Additional Information: Come out for some friendly competition and lunch of hot dogs and hamburgers, baked beans, chips, dessert and drinks.  Awards to 1^st and 2^nd place winners. Tournament will be double elimination. Pre-register      Minimum: 5       Maximum: 13

DIRTY POUR PAINTING    

Additional Information: Dirty pour painting is a technique where all colors are added to a cup or container at the same time and then poured together to create an acrylic pouring paint effect.    Location: Classroom 2                            Minimum: 5         Maximum: 8

AARP DRIVER SAFETY PROGRAM                  

Additional Information:  The AARP Driver Safety Program is the nation’s first and largest refresher course for drivers age 50 and older. The program has helped millions of drivers protect their safety on today’s roads. AARP has offered its classroom course since 1979. The training is designed to help you: tune up your driving skills and update your knowledge of the rules of the road. Learn about normal, age–related physical changes. Find out how to adjust your driving to allow for these changes. Reduce your traffic violations, crashes, and chances for injuries. Drive more safely. Get an insurance discount. Auto insurance companies in most states provide multiyear discounts to AARP members! Pre–Register.                     Minimum: 10 Maximum: 25

SHRED -A -THON      

Additional Information: Help prevent identity theft and shred unwanted documents.  Protect your important information and clean out the clutter. For more information contact Tammy Caldwell, 540-382-2349 ext. 2003 or email: tcaldwell@christiansburg.org.  This is a drive thru event, no walk-ups will be allowed.  Papers to be shredded are preferred to be in plastic storage bin or box, no bigger than 22.5x18x11.5 limit 3 per car.  .  Please make sure you only have documents to be shredded.  Items that can’t be shredded include: Metal, including 3 ring binders, composition notebooks, hanging file folders, paint brushes, padlocks, hardback books, keys, eyeglasses, bungee cords, etc.                 Location: Christiansburg Recreation Center Parking Lot