More than 500 participants are expected to compete in the 23rd Annual Philadelphia Senior Games, Monday through Friday, May 12-16.
Open to Philadelphians age 50 and over, the Games include track and field events, bowling, miniature golf, tennis, swimming competitions and more. You also can choose from a variety of indoor activities, such as basketball shooting contests, line dancing, aerobics, yoga and board games.
A Healthy Lifestyles Expo, Wednesday, May 14, at La Salle University’s Hayman Center, will feature free health screenings, vendor exhibits and displays.
Held annually to celebrate Older Americans Month, the Games are sponsored and coordinated by the Philadelphia Department of Recreation, in conjunction with Bravo Health, Independence Blue Cross, La Salle University, Philadelphia Corporation for Aging (PCA) and the Rothman Institute.
For a $15 registration fee, you can join in any activities, enjoy a box lunch and receive special gift items. Walk-in registration will be available, provided registration for the desired event is not full. To register, or for more information, you may call 215-685-2736.
The schedule:
La Salle University’s McCarthy Stadium, 20th St. and Olney Ave.
Outdoor Events: Softball and football throws, and pitch, hit and run
Track and Field events: Running and walking competitions
Boulevard Lanes, 8011 Roosevelt Blvd.
Bowling
La Salle University’s Hayman Center 20th St. and Olney Ave.
Indoor events: Basketball shooting contests; table tennis; shuffleboard; darts; stationary bike competition; clinics and demonstrations in tai chi, aerobics, yoga, line dancing and more
Outdoor events: Tennis and horseshoes
Healthy Lifestyle Expo: Free health screenings and vendor exhibits and displays
Franklin D. Roosevelt Golf Club, 20th St. and Pattison Ave.
Golf events
Marconi Plaza, Broad St. and Oregon Ave.
Bocce
Lincoln High School, Rowland Ave. and Ryan Ave.
Candice Hicks Swimming Competition
Center in the Park, 5818 Germantown Ave.
Game Day: Scrabble, chess, checkers, dominos, pinochle
JCCs Klein Branch, 10100 Jamison Ave.
Game Day: Scrabble, pinochle, duplicate bridge, 3-on-3 half-court basketball
Also this month:
May is Older Americans Month.
In Philadelphia, that means “Seniors Celebrate the Arts,” Philadelphia Corporation for Aging’s (PCA) month-long celebration of seniors’ artistic achievements; the Philadelphia Senior Games, May 12-16; and the Mayor’s Centenarian Birthday Party, on May 16.
You can see exhibits of seniors’ artwork at Philadelphia Senior Center, at 509 S. Broad St., and the PECO building, at 2301 Market St. A “Seniors Celebrate the Arts” supplement inside this Milestones includes coupons for cultural institutions, listings of arts-related activities, including free performances, and articles about local cultural efforts.
During the five-day Philadelphia Senior Games, older Philadelphians participate in competitions, lessons and demonstrations at various locations.
Philadelphians who are 100 and older this year are invited to the 8th annual Mayor’s Centenarian Birthday Party — a luncheon with entertainment, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., on Friday, May 16, in the Sheet Metal Workers Union Hall at 1301 S. Columbus Blvd. Mayor Nutter will cut a huge “centenarian cake.”
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