From Harford County government:
Healthy activity and a little friendly competition are on deck for adults ages 50 and above in the first annual Harford County Senior Games set for Monday, June 19 through Friday, June 23, 2017. Sponsored by the Harford County Department of Parks & Recreation, the games will offer events in archery, basketball, billiards, bocce ball, bowling, horseshoes, pickleball, tennis and a 5K run. Competitions will be held at various Harford County Parks & Rec facilities; bowling will be held at Forest Hill Bowling Lanes. All participating athletes will receive a souvenir and medals will be awarded in each age group at each event. The registration deadline is Friday, May 26.
“As an avid runner for many years, I know that staying active at every age supports physical and mental health, and often sparks new friendships,” said County Executive Barry Glassman. “We are proud to offer these first annual Senior Games to promote healthy living in Harford County.”
Athletes will be grouped by their age as of December 31, 2017 in separate divisions for men and women, with mixed doubles offered in pickleball. Competition age groups are as follows: 50 – 59; 60 – 69, and 70 and up. Registration is $15 per athlete plus $5 for bowlers; registration forms must be postmarked by midnight on Friday, May 26. The registration form allows athletes to select one or more events in which to participate and to identify their partners for doubles in tennis and pickleball. Confirmation of registration will be mailed or emailed to athletes in advance and MUST be presented at each competition location during the check-in time held one-half hour prior to each event. Spectators and fans are welcome to attend free of charge.
The competition schedule, registration forms and rules are available in print at Harford County’s senior centers, Parks & Rec facilities, public library branches and Forest Hill Bowling Lanes, and online at http://www.harfordcountymd.gov/DocumentCenter/View/9020.
“The Harford County Department of Parks & Recreation encourages the use of our beautiful parks and facilities, and we are committed to providing more programming for all citizens,” said Parks & Rec Director Kathy Burley. “We hope you enjoy the first annual Senior Games and keep an eye out for more new programming to come.”
For more information, please call 410-638-3559 or email Parks & Rec at mrgetz@harfordcountymd.gov. To
suggest future programming please call 410-638-3572 or email laemge@harfordcountymd.gov.
Why was this just posted on the 29th and entries needed to be postmarked by Friday the 26th? Is this a mistake?
Wow, good catch! And sad.
I’m curious to know when any age under 65 became classified as “senior”? It seems to getting earlier and earlier these days.
Really. Irresponsible of the Dagger to post this after the deadline has passed. Very poor communication by the county and Dagger. I’m sure there are lots of folks who would have entered this had they known.
I know that 24 years ago when I turned 50, I was considered a senior by AARP and eligible for AARP membership.
But to move into senior apartment communities or receive Social Security, you aren’t.
Correct. However, I have been receiving discounts at theaters, restaurants, hotels, parks, sports events, etc., ever since I was aged 50. Now, 74, I still don’t live in senior apartment housing, but I do receive Social Security since I paid into that program for over 50 years.
Better freshen up that resume Ralph Trump is taking your Social Security and Medical away, you are going to need job.
Get back to me when that actually happens. In the meantime I will enjoy life as it was meant to be lived. Winters in Florida, Summers in Maryland or New England, October in the mountains watching the leaves turn, all the while smiling about how the Trumpster is looking out for my best interests.
Enjoy i while you can Trumps rich buddies need your money.
zeb,
Thanks for your encouragement to enjoy myself. If you want, you can share your address and I will drop you a postcard from Key West in February and Vancouver in August just to keep you up to date on my retired life.
If you winter in key west shouldn’t you be staying the summer in P-Town? or is Vancouver the new hot spot?
Capt. Obvious
You need to keep up. I said I would send zeb a postcard from Key West. I always make a trip to Key West while I winter in Florida. Vancouver has always been a hot spot. I am currently down the Ocean enjoying the great weather. Just finished playing golf and now having a few cold ones.
Zeb and Trumpster remind me of the sad fool I ran into the other day . Had not seen him for a few months so when I asked how he was doing I was not prepared . His words ” oh man ever since this guy became President , I don’t know, it’s just terrible”. I could not get away quick enough so as to keep the black cloud from overhanging my spirit.