It's time to get in the Games: Don't miss out on the fun!
“Staying active is such an important component of healthy living—physically and mentally. Even more so in later years,” said Mayor Henry. “The Community Center does an excellent job providing affordable opportunities for adults 50 and better to get moving and to feel good about themselves.”
The Senior Games were created in 1978 to promote the benefits of remaining active and physically fit, and to encourage all adults over 50 to adopt a healthy, enjoyable lifestyle. Styled after the Olympics, the games offer competition in more than 20 physically and mentally challenging events. Seniors can test their talent and skill, while enjoying good company and making new friends. The various Senior Game events have been scheduled over a three week period, June 7 - 24, 2010.
“Many of us haven’t competed in a sport since high school or college,” said Moll. “The Senior Games is a great way to get back that joy of competition. It’s a chance for some fierce, yet friendly, competition to earn us bragging rights.”
Participants and individual event winners will be recognized at an awards banquet on Thursday, June 24, 6pm at the Community Center on Main Street. Awards include door prizes and gift cards for event winners.
It’s not too late to join the fun! For more information regarding times and locations of events, please call the Community Center at 427-6460 or visit www.fortwayneparks.org.