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At an age when many people are just happy to be alive, 97-year-old Roger Gentilhomme is competing in multiple sports.
Never let age stop you from anything! Bill Hargrove loved bowling and hit the lanes every week until his death at age 106. He was the oldest bowler in the world.
The 2011 National Senior Games in Houston Tx. June 16-30 have over 10,100 athletes participating in 18 different sports for both men and women over age 50. The oldest male competitor, Roger Gentilhomme, 102 yrs. old is registered for Bowling singles, Tennis singles, & Tennis Doubles. The oldest female competitor, Verna Owen, 98 yrs. old is registered for Bowing singles, Bowling Doubles, and...
"Our residents compare Lake Ashton to a cruise ship on land!" says Tricia Adams, director of activities and community relations at Lake Ashton, one of CRF Communities’ luxury retirement communities . Lake Ashton residents can cultivate life-long passions and hobbies here; others are here to re-invent themselves by learning new skills and trying new experiences. Whether it’s...
“I LOVE the life after 55!” This seems to be the catch phrase here amongst retirees in Central Florida. The reasons for loving retirement seem to cover a lot of areas, including waking up at anytime, not answering to anybody, and most importantly, taking up new hobbies. Hobbies are so important for active adults; good for brain stimulation and blow flow. And, aside from the physical...
Nick Gandy is the Director of Communications at the Florida Sports Foundation and he is taking you inside the Senior Games. Find out more about the nearly 2,000 athletes who are competing, including a 98-year-old multi-sport athlete!
It’s time to request an entry book to enter the 19th Annual Polk Senior Games scheduled for February 26 – March 13, 2011. The Games offer a two-week series of 86 athletic and recreational Olympic-style events. They attract over 2,600 men and women, 50 and over, with a variety of skills - the serious competitor, the fun at heart, the seasoned athlete, the late bloomer, and the physically...
Craig Dietz was born without arms or legs, but he has never let his disabilities keep him from doing what he loves, including triathlons.
Registration for the 19th Annual Polk Senior Games begins January 3. The Games, scheduled for February 26 – March 13, 2011, offer a two-week series of 92 Olympic-style events in 34 athletic and recreational sports. They attract over 2,600 men and women, 50 and over, with a variety of skills - the serious competitor, the fun at heart, the seasoned athlete, the late bloomer, and the physically...