Seniors
- Last Updated on Friday, 31 May 2013 21:05
If you are 50 years of age or older and you reside in Washington, Fayette or Greene Counties, or you are a member of a senior center within these counties, make plans to take part in the 27th annual Senior Games on Wednesday, June 19, at the Charleroi Area High School, 100 Fecsen Drive, Charleroi.
The Parade of Athletes and Opening Ceremonies begin at 9:00 a.m. in the amphitheater. Immediately after the parade, the public is encouraged to join in the opening when the vintage version of the song, “Great Balls of Fire” begins to play and marchers and spectators give their own demonstration of a one-minute Senior Flash Dance.
Morning coffee, orange drink, cookies, doughnuts, and fresh fruit, courtesy of the Southwestern PA Area Agency on Aging, McDonalds of Charleroi, Keystone Bakery and Fisher Heights Giant Eagle, will be available for the athletes and spectators before and immediately after the opening.
Individual competitions, which include the one-mile walk, 50-yard dash, basketball toss, bocce, casting, football throw, horseshoes, putting, shuffleboard, softball throw, and stationary bike, will begin at 10 a.m. and continue until approximately 3 p.m.
In addition to the competitions, there will be ongoing stage entertainment in the air conditioned school auditorium, crafts, and homemade food in the cafeteria, Super Bingo, and a PrimeTime Health Fair where vendors will offer free health screenings, gifts, prize drawings and information on programs and services available to older adults. Don’t miss the chance to stop at the Pennsylvania Lottery Association table located in the health fair area. A record number of scratch-off Lottery and combined ticket prizes will be given to each person 18 years of age or older who visits the Lottery table. Stop to see the Pickle Radio 99.3 live remote Senior Games broadcast, sponsored by Serenity Farms, Inc.
The event, which is open to the public at no charge, attracts approximately 700 participants and spectators. Although admission is free, there is a $1 registration fee, per athletic event, to compete. Gold, silver and bronze medals are awarded at the Senior Games. Pre-registration is requested; however, individuals may register on Senior Games day for most of the competitions. Information and Registration Forms are available online at www.swpa-aaa.org where forms and rules may be downloaded. The forms may also be picked up at participating senior centers and at Area Agency on Aging offices in Washington, Charleroi, Uniontown and Waynesburg.
For more information or to register for an event, please contact your local senior center, the Southwestern PA Area Agency on Aging, Inc., at 724-489-8080, or toll free 1-888-300-2704, extension 4430, or download a registration form from the Internet website www.swpa-aaa.org.
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