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The Town of Blacksburg has a very active and involved senior citizenry, with programs and activities to match.

For fun and adventure, or just to get out of the house for a while, senior citizens can sign up for a trip, program or special event.  You will have fun, meet and make friends!  

Stay tuned in to the latest news and happenings at the Blacksburg Community Center by reading "The Good Times newsletter".

Active Adults Newsletter(PDF)

Ongoing programs that DO NOT require registration

Virginia Insurance Counseling and Assistance Program 
Dealing with medical insurance and bills can be a headache. VICAAP can help you. A representative from Agency on Aging will educate, counsel, and assist you regarding medical benefit programs, long-term care insurance, and problems with Medicare, Medicaid, and medical bill paying. 

Appointments can be arranged by calling the Agency on Aging at 540-980-7720.  Cost is free, however, a voluntary donation to the Agency on Aging will be appreciated. 

Book Club 
The next best thing to reading a great book is talking about it with friends. Come and join us on the second Thursday of each month at 2 p.m. 

Check the About Town(pdf) for list of books scheduled for reading 

Mah Jongg 
Join us on Wednesdays from 1:30-3:30pm to play this very popular game. It combines skill and luck. It’s fun and a great way to socialize. The program is free and registration is not required. A game set is available. Program is free. 

Bridge - Sanctioned Duplicate ACBL Game 
Group meets every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 12:30pm in the Program room. Master points are awarded. Donations appreciated. Contact Richard Huber at 304-466-0341 or richard55fla@yahoo.com.  

Party Bridge 
A room is available for anyone or group to meet the first and third Tuesday of each month at 1pm.  A full table is required. Program is free. 

AARP Chapter #2613 
AARP has general membership meetings at 11:30 a.m. on the third Tuesday of each month. These are usually luncheon meetings with everyone bringing a bagged lunch. Interesting and informative presentations follow. Meetings are free and open to the public. 

Knitters Group 
Bring your project and learn from others or share your skills. This informal group meets for socialization while knitting. Other varieties of needle work are welcome. Group meets Wednesdays 10 a.m. - noon. Program is free. 

Computer Skills

When: Fridays

Time: 4-5 p.m.

Cost: Free           
Where: Blacksburg Community Center.

The Virginia Tech student organization, Computer Science Community Service,  sends volunteers to the Blacksburg Community Center on Friday afternoons (4pm) to help you learn how to use your computers, smart phones, and tablets. Planned lessons will be listed on posted flyers.  Bring questions and suggestions to help steer the program towards what you, the community, would like to learn.

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