Day 4 – Wii Golf & Shuffleboard

Auburn Heights Retirement Residence
Wii Golf:
Medal: Athlete’s Name: Score:
Gold: Ivan McG. +2
Silver: Ursula G. +3
Bronze: Ed R. +4
Shuffleboard:
Medals: Athlete’s Names
Gold: Alvina R.
Silver: Evelyn W.
Bronze: Eric G.

At Auburn Heights 4 Golfers took to the Links, while 12 athletes competed in the Shuffleboard. The morning got off to an excellent start as shots were made, other missed, some sliced others hooked but the round robin produced 3 golfers poised to medal! We are very impressed by their skill and talents! Mr. P. knocked out all shuffle boarders with great throws and hits… Competitors were recognized and are so thrilled to be medal recipients. Although there was some tough competitors I am thrilled to have had this opportunity to be a part of the All Seniors Care Seniors Games thank you.

Sage Hill Retirement Residence
Wii Golf:
Medal: Athlete’s Name: Score:
Gold: Laurie F. +2
Silver: Pina S. +11
Bronze: Kathleen N. +16
Shuffleboard:
Medal: Athlete’s Name: Score:
Gold: Lorraine F. 8 points
Silver: Virginia A. 7 points
Bronze: Jerrald Z. 5 points

At Sage Hill Retirement Residence, 7 Golfers took to the links. The morning started with such a busy day for all our players having 18 athletes for Shuffleboard brought so much excitement for everyone. Golfers were cheered as they battle for the Gold medal. Everything went well today with winners wearing their best smile ever. Today Tyler Wiebe from Canadian Liver Foundation was joined with our Chef de Mission and the assistants to present the winning athletes. Virginia A. our Silver Medalist in Shuffleboard lost by 1 point to get the Gold, “but it’s the experience that matters and the fun it brought me that matters” Virginia said.

St. Albert Retirement Residence
Wii Golf:
Medal: Athlete’s Name: Score:
Gold: Irene M. -1
Silver: Ann E. +2
Silver: Gib B. +2
Bronze: Anne C +7
Shuffleboard:
Medal: Athletes Name:
Gold: Earl
Silver: Fernande
Bronze: Betty G.

At St. Albert Retirement Residence 8 Golfers took to the links. With an early morning tee time, the golfers set out on the links looking for a hole in one. The competitors sliced, drove, and wedged their way to the greens. The competition was friendly and the athletes really treated each other in a fair way. With some struggles in the short game, our golfers came out feeling just on par about their performances. Shuffleboard really hit the ground sliding as competitors triumphed through a lengthy round robin in the morning. In the afternoon, the athletes pushed, bumped, and skated their way to victory. Resident Jim M. won Gold in Bocce for the Supportive Living residents. But because he had already won a medal this week, he gave it to another resident, Donna, who he says “deserves it more than he did”. Competitors were joined at the award ceremony by Vivian and Jocelyn from the St. Albert Food Bank, who awarded the medals to our winning athletes. During a rough course in Wii Golf, Gib announced “I’m on the beach – again!”

Rutherford Heights Retirement Residence
Wii Golf:
Medal: Athlete’s Name: Score:
Gold: Larry M. +2
Silver: Dennis D. +3
Bronze: Larry B. +4
Shuffleboard:
Medal: Athlete’s Name: Score:
Gold: Sandra W. 140
Silver: Ernie F. 110
Bronze: Faye M. 90
Bean Bag Toss (Supportive Living):
Medal: Athlete’s Name:
Gold: Paul S.
Silver: Brian H.
Bronze: Ester L.

At Rutherford Heights 16 Golfers took to the links. While another 16 athletes competed in Shuffleboard. Our first foursome teed off amid perfect weather conditions and went shot for shot against each other finishing with only one stroke separating each medal spot. The morning got off to an excellent start as shots were made, other missed, some sliced other hooked but in the end the golfers enjoyed the game and a mini virtual vacation to a golf course where the sun was shining and the birds were singing! “Who said Golf was a good walk spoiled has never participated in the ASC Seniors Games! Mrs. S. knocked out all shuffle boarders with great throws and hits… Competitors were joined at the award ceremony by family, friends and the management team who participated in congratulating the winning athletes on their performances. Gold Medalist Larry M. exclaimed: “It’s been a lot of years since I have been on a real golf course and I guarantee if I went today I wouldn’t get a score worthy of a gold medal!”

Laurel Heights Retirement Residence
Wii Golf:
Medal: Athlete’s Name: Score:
Gold: Harvey T. -2
Silver: Nick F. +3
Bronze: Kay P. +6
Shuffleboard:
Medal: Athlete’s Name: Score:
Gold: Nick F. 330
Silver: Lyle Y. 260
Bronze: Walter D. 240
Bean Bag Toss (Supportive Living)
Medal: Athlete’s Name: Score:
Gold: Elmer C. 2000 pts
Silver: Brenda N. 1150 points
Bronze: Eleanor R. 500 points

At Laurel Heights, 11 Golfers took to the links. While 12 athletes competed in Shuffleboard. The morning got off to an excellent start as shots were made, other missed, some sliced other hooked but in the end the Round Robin produced 11 golfers with scores under par! We were very impressed by their skill and talents! Mrs. S. knocked out all shuffle boarders with great throws and hits… Competitors were joined at the award ceremony by the non-profit Good Samaritan, who participated in congratulating the winning athletes on their performances. Gold Medalist Elmer exclaimed: “I am very pleased that I participated in this year 10th annual games.”

Lewis Estates Retirement Residence
Wii Golf:
Medal: Athlete’s Name: Score:
Gold: George P. +1
Silver: Olive J. +2
Bronze: Jim A. +3
Floor Shuffleboard:
Medal: Athlete’s Name: Score:
Gold: Jim A. 360
Silver: Olive J. 320
Bronze: Kathaleen W. 240
Table Shuffleboard:
Medal: Athlete’s Name:
Gold: Gladys S.
Silver: Darrel O.
Memory Floor – Trivia
Medal: Athlete’s Name:
Gold: Elizabeth P.
Silver: Jean S.
Bronze: Michaeleine H.

At Lewis Estates Residence, 7 golfers participated in Wii Golf and 7 players competed in Shuffleboard this morning. It was another competitive and squarely evenly played golf game, as all competitors hit some nice bogey’s and we even had two chip in’s from two players. In all Day 4 was a very good day and ended with a nice presentation from the CNIB Foundation. “Marion B. said she wish that sucker (golf) will listen to her as she was about to hit her shoot. And she actually made a chip in shoot!! Competitors were joined at the award ceremony by Meico from CNIB foundation and Penny Philipps Lewis Estates Lifestyle Director, who participated in congratulating the winning athletes on their performances. Gold Medalist George P. exclaimed: “If you thought golf was hard, try Wii golf and then you will learn to appreciate gold more.”

MacTaggart Place Retirement Residence
Wii Golf:
Medal: Athlete’s Name: Score:
Gold: Ellenor -1
Silver: Astrid +3
Bronze: Sophie M +5
Shuffleboard:
Medal: Athletes Name:
Gold: Sophie
Silver: Willie
Bronze: Jake

At MacTaggart 13 Golfers took to the links. While 7 athletes competed in Shuffleboard.
An amazing second last day in the events. We has many people participating in Wii golf that were excited and cheering others on from the sidelines! As the competition was heating up on of our competitors was “channeling in inner Tiger Woods” to win the event! Shuffleboard ended the day off with our top athletes racing to first place. Many participants in view of the board and gasps were heard across the building! “Tiger Woods could have hit that shot!” Competitors were joined at the award ceremony by Alzheimer’s Society who participated in congratulating the winning athletes on their performances. Gold Medalist Ellenor almost jumped out of her chair in excitement when her name was called! “If you can’t beat ‘em join ‘em!”

Summerwood Village Retirement Residence
Wii Golf:
Medal: Athlete’s Name: Score:
Gold: John L. +1
Silver: Mervyn H. +2
Bronze: Boris K. +2
Floor Shuffleboard:
Medal: Athletes Name: Score:
Gold: Blanche L.
Silver: Stan B.
Bronze: Calvin B.

At Summerwood Village this morning, 8 Golfers took to the links, while 8 athletes also competed in Floor Shuffleboard. It was an excellent start as shots were made, others missed, some sliced, others hooked but, in the end, the round robin produced 3 golfers with par scores! We had 2 golfers face off on one extra hole in order to determine the fourth-place athlete moving on to playoffs!! We were very impressed by their skill and talents! In shuffle board we also had very close round robin matches as one game also went into an extra end to determine the tie breaking winner moving on to the playoffs!! In the playoffs the athletes did not disappoint, again in both Wii Golf and Floor Shuffleboard our winners had to be determined by extra ends and extra holes! What a crazy ride. Our resident Therapy Dog, Lexi sported the ASCSG Tee-shirt today and was our number 1 fan, who slept through most of the events! Today during our medal ceremony, our Executive Director, John, and Health and Wellness Director, Nicole, proudly presented the medals to the hard-working athletes of the day. A huge congratulations to all the athletes today, it was a hard-fought friendly competition in both events. The dance of the day during our medal presentations was the “Hand Jive” and residents, managers, and staff enjoyed trying to keep up to the music! Smiles all around!

Preston Park I Retirement residence
Wii Golf:
Medal: Athlete’s Name: Score:
Gold: Pat P. 0
Silver: Lorna B. +1
Bronze: Gerard J. +7
Shuffleboard:
Medal: Athletes Name: Score:
Gold: Vera E. 170
Silver: Donalda N. 160
Bronze: Joan B. 110

At Preston Park I, 6 Golfers took to the links. While 14 athletes competed in Shuffleboard.
The morning got off to a great start! We were impressed by everyone’s skill, with 3 players just starting off 3 weeks ago! WE started off with a tie and continues on with 2 more ties before coming to big finale! Everyone worked hard for their medals! Donalda played a great game and managed to get all 160 points in just 1 of 3 rounds! She took everyone out except the gold medalist of course in record time! Competitors were joined at the medal presentation by Gerard with the Saskatoon Ostomy Association. He congratulated, cheered them on while presenting the winners their medals.

Preston Park II Retirement Residence
Wii Golf:
Medal: Athlete’s Name: Score:
Gold: Mary H. -1
Gold: Len H. -1
Bronze: Ruth B. -1
Shuffleboard:
Medal: Athletes Name:
Gold: Edith A.
Silver: Len H.
Bronze: Norman R.

At Preston Park 2, 10 Golfers took to the links. While 20 athletes competed in Shuffleboard. The morning got off to an excellent start as shots were made, other missed, some sliced other hooked but in the end the Round Robin produced 2 golfers with scores under par! We were very impressed by their skill and talents! The ladies at PP2 outperformed the men on the floor shuffleboard table in the morning. “Who said Golf was a good walk spoiled has participated on the ASC Seniors Games! Today at Preston Park 2 it was -40 Celsius outside, but inside, the weather conditions were perfect for some low scores for WII Golf! Competitors were joined at the award ceremony by Jolene Zidkovich from the Saskatoon Food Bank and Learning Centre, who participated in congratulating the winning athletes on their performances. Gold Medalist Mary and Len H. exclaimed: “It is always fun competing against each other. We always have such great and friendly competition. However, this year, we finishing in a tie and both took home the gold!”

College Park I Retirement residence
Wii Golf:
Medal: Athlete’s Name: Score:
Gold: Grace M. +1
Silver: Chris O. +2
Bronze: Irene S. +9
Shuffleboard:
Medal: Athletes Name: Score:
Gold: Lil W. 16
Silver: Dorothy F. 15
Bronze: Pat M. 13

At College Park I, 12 Golfers took to the links and 12 athletes competed in Shuffleboard.
The morning got off to an excellent start as shots were made; others. The games became close in the end but all the athletes worked hard for their scores and played well! We were very impressed by the skill and talent that appeared through the shuffleboard tournament! The playoffs became intense with many in the crowed the pressure was on! When all was said and done, Mrs. Lil W. knocked out all shuffle boarders with great throws, hits and bumps…the salts were on here side. The residents have been so tired from playing and cheering so hard throughout the week! Jean mentioned, “We need our rest you know! This is a lot of hard work, by noon were ready to crash for a nap… maybe the rest of the day!” The residents were ready for the ceremony as the second last day is so exciting but bitter sweet – many of the athletes are feeling the week catching up to them yet keeping a steady pace and finding time to get their practice rounds in! “She beat me! She kicked my butt!” – exclaimed an exasperated Bill after being knocked out of shuffleboard.

College Park II Retirement residence
Wii Golf:
Medal: Athletes Name: Score:
Gold: Conrad B -1
Silver: Gloria S. 0
Bronze: Ivor B. +2
Shuffleboard:
Medal: Athletes Name: Score:
Gold: Ivor B. 90
Silver: Shelleen R. 70
Bronze: Lorenz M. 60

At College Park II, 8 Golfers took to the links. While 22 athletes competed in Shuffleboard! The morning got off to an excellent start as shots were made, other missed, some sliced other hooked but in the end the Round Robin produced 8 golfers with scores under par! We were very impressed by their skill and talents! Ivor B. knocked out all shuffle boarders with great throws and hits. Today at College Park II our group teed off amid perfect weather conditions and went low with many rounds under par… Both games brought out a bunch of “OOOs” and “AAHHs”. Competitors were joined at the award ceremony by Stacey from the Multiple Sclerosis Society, who participated in congratulating the winning athletes on their performances. Volunteer Denise exclaimed: “The Floor Shuffleboard was very interesting and brought out a very enthusiastic crowd!”

Victoria Landing Retirement residence
Wii Golf:
Medal: Athlete’s Name: Score:
Gold: Charlie S. -3
Silver: Jean P. -2
Bronze: Alice W. -1
Shuffleboard:
Medal: Athletes Name: Score:
Gold: Pauline P. 60
Silver: Charlie S. 40
Bronze: Cecil B. 80

At Victoria Landing Retirement Residence 4 Golfers took to the links. While 8 athletes competed in Shuffleboard. The morning got off to an excellent start as shots were made, other missed, some sliced other hooked but in the end the Round Robin produced 2 golfers with scores under par! We were very impressed by their skill and talents! Mrs. Pauline P. knocked out all shuffle boarders with great throws and hits… Today at Victoria Landing Retirement Residence out foursome teed off amid perfect weather conditions and went low with many rounds under par. Competitors were joined at the award ceremony by Natalie Beaudet Cancer Society Representative who participated in congratulating the winning athletes on their performances. Silver Medalist Jean P. exclaimed: “Oh geez… it just dropped!” (as she hit a hole in one!)

Sturgeon Creek I Retirement residence
Wii Golf:
Medal: Athlete’s Name: Score:
Gold: Marilyn F. 0
Phyllis H. 0
Silver: Denise D. +1
Bronze: Jean W. +3
Shuffleboard:
Medal: Athlete’s Name:
Gold: Phyllis H. & Sylvia K.
Silver: Rilla R. & Lorraine J.
Bronze: Tom E. & Marilyn F.

At Sturgeon Creek I, 8 Golfers took to the links, while 16 athletes competed in Shuffleboard. The morning got off to an excellent start as shots were made, other missed, some sliced other hooked but in the end the Round Robin produced 8 golfers with scores under par! We were very impressed by their skill and talents! Shuffleboard stole the show in the afternoon with the playoff rounds. There was some rivalry between our players as the line of the game was indeed “anything you can do, I can do better!” During our gold medal match in shuffleboard, Phyllis told her teammate that “they need 5 points, we need a miracle”. Well a miracle is what they got; they took the lead to win the game! Competitors were joined at the award ceremony by Donna Greening from Parkinson’s Canada who participated in congratulating the winning athletes on their performances. Two-time medalist Marilyn F. exclaimed: “I just can’t believe it – not one but two”

Sturgeon Creek II Retirement residence
Wii Golf:
Medal: Athlete’s Name: Score:
Gold: Marg S. Par
Silver: Sandra N. +1
Bronze: Joan W. +2
Shuffleboard:
Medal: Athletes Name:
Gold: Keith D.
Silver: Vera M.
Bronze: Irene L.

At Sturgeon Creek II, 4 Golfers took to the links. Even though numbers may have been low, spirits were high, and once again cheerleaders were treated to an exemplary round of golf. Not once, not twice, but 3 times the pole was hit on the green!!! It did create a laugh along the way to relieve the growing tension on the course!! As seems to be the normal here at SC II, at the end of the Wii Golf medal round, there is a tie, so we go into tie breaker round to determine our winners. Today a clear winner of the gold medal emerged after the first round in the medal competition, but silver and bronze had to go one more. A very exciting finish to the day’s golf competition. 24 athletes competed in the Shuffleboard Tournament, which has taken place over the last 2 weeks, and culminated today with the finals. The games room brimmed with many cheerleaders, although it was probably the quietest cheering section of any of the games. Amazing how quiet it gets when the competition heats up! Competitors were joined at the award ceremony by Neil Johnston from the Manitoba Lung Association who participated in congratulating the winning athletes on their performances before bestowing their medals upon them. Keith D/, gold medal winner in shuffleboard, is one of our most regular shuffleboard players, and happens to be the Shuffleboard Assistant of the Games this year.

Seine River Retirement Residence
Wii Golf:
Medal: Athlete’s Name: Score:
Gold: Jeannie K. -1
Silver: Kathleen M. 0
Bronze: Cathy Van L. +2
Shuffleboard:
Medal: Athletes Name: Score:
Gold: Flo C. 8
Silver: Jeannie K. 6
Bronze: Helen K. 4

At Seine River, 7 Golfers took to the links. While 28 athletes competed in Shuffleboard. This morning got off to a great start with Wii Golf our participants were eager to determine the playoff players. Our shuffleboard tournament had a large turnout for participants as well as an even larger cheering squad. Our Wii Golf playoffs this afternoon was very exciting as the games were close. Our Shuffleboard tournament this afternoon include many hangers and loud cheers as it was also a very close game right to the ending! Mrs. C. threw 2 hangers in the final playoff for Shuffleboard to get the gold medal! Competitors were joined at the award ceremony by Erin Girouard, who participated in congratulating the winning athletes on their performances. “I better go cancel my doctor’s appointment I can’t miss Shuffleboard playoffs!”

River Ridge I Retirement residence
Wii Golf:
Medal: Athlete’s Name: Score:
Gold: Joyce A. -1
Silver: Eva C. par
Bronze: Chuck R. +1
Shuffleboard:
Medal: Athletes Name: Score:
Gold: Joyce A. 200
Silver: Thorunn E. 170
Bronze: Ellen S. 110

“Lucky 13” – that’s the number of golf competitors who showed up on the links this morning at River Ridge I. The gallery was packed with another 26 viewers all whispering with anticipation. We had strong winds and some tough greens, but spirits were high in the initial round of competition! In the next room, cheers and jeers filled the air as 24 floor shuffleboard hooligans took shot after shot to either stack the house or clean it out! Six (6) women lead the links this year! A first for RRRR1! In the golf qualifiers, finalist Alex M was leading the pack with a chip-in for a birdie and Joyce A was riding two birdies into the third hole. Unfortunately, Alex got sandbagged and knocked out of medal contention. Competitors were joined by Judy Smith of Before the Bridge Senior K9 No Kill Rescue. Judy was also presented with hand knit dog blankets from tenant Verla V, donated food and proceeds of $680.00 from 2 fundraisers (ASC Mother’s Day event and Red River Region Porsche Club of America; Porsches in the parking lot event Judy, a very appreciative and slightly teary recipient, happily assisted with congratulations and medal presentations to the athletes. Best comment of the day between two golfers that showed how tough the course was being – Tenant Ed H. referring to driving conditions: “Hey, I can’t get any traction out there” Tenant Chuck R. pointing to Ed’s Mii on the golf course screen – “try using some of that sand you’ve been standing in for the last two shots.”

River Ridge II Retirement residence
Wii Golf:
Medal: Athlete’s Name: Score:
Gold: Diana T. +2
Silver: Rose K. +3
Bronze: Anita C. +5
Shuffleboard:
Medal: Athletes Name: Score:
Gold: Anita C. 240
Silver: Rose K. 170
Bronze: Eileen I. 100
Noodle Golf in the Blvd.
Medal: Athletes Name: Score:
Gold: Roy E. 3
Silver: Wilma E. 2
Bronze: Louise C. 1.5

At River Ridge II Residence we had eight Golfers take to the links. While 14 athletes competed intensely in Shuffleboard. The morning got off to an excellent start as the golfing athletes were raring to take their turns. The shuffleboard competitors were both fierce and intense with their strategic plays. We had many spectators and cheerleaders to encourage our athletes to play their best game. Mrs. T. and Mrs. K. were beginner golfers and ended up taking home Gold and Silver! Mrs. B. was also a first-time player at Wii golf but was brave enough to try to it out during the ASCSG! Competitors were joined at the award ceremony by Samantha Holland, from the Alzheimer Society of Manitoba, who participated in congratulating the winning athletes on their performances. The staff and residents gave a roaring round of applause to each recipient. Another great finish to the day here at RR2 and with much anticipation for our closing day festivities tomorrow. Mrs. T. commented and insisted on each time a good attempt was made but missed, “We’ll give you a twirl anyways”, as she waved her pom-pom in the air.

Shaftesbury Park Retirement Residence
Wii Golf:
Medal: Athlete’s Name: Score:
Gold: Mary B. +1
Silver: Lillian G. +7
Bronze: Phyllis G. +11
Shuffleboard:
Medal: Athletes Name:
Gold: Barney B.
Silver: Bob M.
Bronze: Roslyn S.r
The Boulevard – Bowling:
Medal: Athletes Name:
Gold: Margaret MacA.
Silver: Barney B.
Bronze: Gordon S.

At Shaftesbury Park Retirement Residence, 11 Golfers took to the links. While 24 athletes competed in Shuffleboard. Meanwhile in the Boulevard there was a competitive game of hallway bowling! This morning was great as residents took to the links in the Wii Golf round robin and posted some fantastic scores. This afternoon the jitters got the best of them with no one scoring below +1! Floor shuffleboard was an intense competition as the players vied for take-out shots to take home the medals! Competitors were joined at the award ceremony by Michelle from Never Alone Foundation, who participated in congratulating the winning athletes on their performances. During the Wii Golf Round Robin Mrs. G. chipped the ball from the bunker into the hole and exclaimed “That’s a DL shot!” When asked what she meant by that she explained, “A dumb luck shot!”

Cedarcroft Place Retirement Residence
Wii Golf:
Medal: Athletes Name: Score:
Gold: Vera A. +5
Silver: Thomas P. +9
Bronze: Donald B. +12
Shuffleboard:
Medal: Athletes Name: Score:
Gold: Jeanette B. 120 Silver: David N. 90
Bronze: Wilfred S. 80

At Cedarcroft Place, 7 Golfers took to the links. While 10 athletes competed in Shuffleboard. The morning got off to an excellent start as shots were made, other missed, some sliced other hooked but in the end the Round Robin produced 7 golfers with scores under par! We were very impressed by their skill and talents! Mrs. A knocked out all shuffle boarders with great throws and hits “The golfing never gets old, it’s just me”. Today at Cedarcroft 3 gentlemen reminisced about their golf days. Competitors were joined at the award ceremony by Lisa Stanley from the Stratford House of Blessing, volunteers Vikki Telfer and Donna Cleveley, and Health and Wellness Director Leisha Higgins who participated in congratulating the winning athletes on their performances. “In shuffleboard you’re not here to make friends, you’re here for friendly competition” exclaimed Mrs. B.

McCarthy Place Retirement Residence
Wii Golf:
Medal: Athletes Name: Score:
Gold: Olive R. -1
Silver: Evelyn M. 0
Bronze: Ralph W. +1
Shuffleboard:
Medal: Athletes Name: Score:
Gold: Walter C. 18
Silver: Barb F. 15
Bronze: Margret B. 14

At McCarthy Place, 20 Golfers took to the links. While 21 athletes competed in Shuffleboard. The morning got off to an excellent start as shots were made, other missed, some knocked each other out but in the end the Shuffleboard Round Robin produced 21 participants! We were very impressed by their skill and talents! Husband and wife (Ken & Evelyn) had were faced head to head in shuffleboard, with lots of friendly banter that had the room in splitting laughter. Ken said with a chuckle, “You sure know how to ruin a good marriage! And, just so you know, I didn’t throw the game honey, but as they say happy wife, happy life!” After all was said and done, Evelyn stated “It’s the participation that really matters.” Another rivalry was present with sisters Olive and Ruth, who shot for shot, took each other out. Competitors were joined at the award ceremony by The United Way who participated in congratulating the winning athletes on their performances.

Beacon Heights Retirement Residence
Wii Golf:
Medal: Athletes Name: Score:
Gold: Karina L. 0
Silver: Flo S. +1
Bronze: Gilles C. +2
Floor Shuffleboard:
Medal: Athletes Name: Score:
Gold: Niki T. 190
Silver: Bruce H. 180
Bronze: Réjeanne D. 170
Care floors -Bean Bag Toss:
Medal: Athletes Name: Score:
Gold: Michael Mc C. 1100
Silver: Shirley S. 1000
Bronze: Chris P. 900

At Beacon Heights, our Golfers took to the links. While 18 athletes competed in Floor Shuffleboard. The morning got off to an excellent start as shots were made, other missed, some sliced Karina L. thought she was out after she hit her ball in sand bar but in the end Karina L. took out her sand wedge and knocked her ball back on the green and redeemed her shot and look it that she won gold! We were very impressed by their skill and talents! Mrs. Niki T., knocked out all shuffle boarders with great throws and hits. The competition was getting heated we had to pursue the playoffs in the afternoon to get the winners. Competitors were joined at the award ceremony by Mireille Awad, who came to give a interesting presentation on insomnia in the elderly. Afterwards she participated in congratulating the winning athletes on their performances and was happy to give out the medals. Gold Medalist Niki T. exclaimed: ”You need to practice, practice, practice every time there’s a game on the weekly calendar, and go out and participate to win gold.” Mrs. Niki T. got up at 8:30am to practice for the playoffs this afternoon and look the practice paid off.

Courtyards on Eagleson Retirement Residence
Tennis Ball Toss
Medal: Athletes Name: Score:
Gold: Louise T. 37
Silver: Thelma F. 33
Bronze: JB W. 28

35 Athletes gathered to compete in the Day 4 Tennis Ball Toss competition. Everyone had 5 shots to see who could get the highest score and because we have been practicing all year, everyone’s technique was spot on. Everyone had fun as they cheered each other on with hoots and hollers and shouting out of encouraging words. We even had an impromptu Cheerleading Squad as some volunteers and residents gathered around each athlete with pompoms and cheers. Thank you Maureen C., Dale S. and Emily St. P for their help today! It’s all about the highest amount of points and boy, did our athletes do well. Competitors were joined at the award ceremony by our esteemed Assistant, Maureen Cunliffe. After congratulating all our athletes on their efforts and marveling at the enthusiasm and skill of everyone in the room, she presented our winners with their medals. J.B. W. received the Bronze Medal with his score of 28 points. Thelma F. snuck into second place as she got a 5 point shot in her last throw giving her a total of 33 points. Louise T. won the Gold Medal with a whopping 37 points. Louise’s victory dance was priceless and her sportsmanship was just as honourable as she hugged the Silver and Bronze medalists during the photo op of all three winners. Basil N. arrived late to the game as he caught a quick cat nap right after breakfast. When he arrived at the Games and saw how much fun everyone was having, he said “if I knew it was going to be this much of a party, I would have come sooner. Basil…. no more Cat Naps because we are going to have just as much fun tomorrow!!

Chapel Hill Retirement Residence
Wii Golf:
Medal: Athletes Name: Score:
Gold: Helene +1
Silver: Ken +4
Bronze: Anita +6
Shuffleboard:
Medal: Athletes Name: Score:
Gold: Dave 22
Silver: Barbara 20
Bronze: Edie 17

At Chapel Hill 6 Golfers took to the links. While 10 athletes competed in Shuffleboard.
The shuffleboard players all had their turns re living their memories as they shuffled their way through the games “Boy I haven’t played this game in over 40 years” said Mrs.’s E. The golfers got in the swing of things and had a great time. These games are just what we need to beat the winter blues. The medal ceremony was a great way for everyone to come together and congratulate each other on their winnings. Congratulations every one! One of our residents observed this Oxymoron: “An easy par three.”

Cité Parkway Retirement Residence
Wii Golf:
Medal: Athletes Name: Score:
Gold: Phillip D. +8
Silver: Gerry L. +10
Bronze: Viateur S. +10
Shuffleboard:
Medal: Athletes Name: Score:
Gold: Simon L. 12
Silver: Éric L.e 9
Bronze: Yvon R. 3

At Cite Parkway, 6 Golfers took to the links. While 7 athletes competed in Shuffleboard. The morning got off to an excellent start as shots were made, other missed, some sliced other hooked but in the end the Round Robin produced 2 golfers with scores under par! We were very impressed by their skill and talents! Mr L. knocked out all shuffle boarders with great throws and hits… “Whoever said golf was easy never played with these athletes!” Competitors were joined at the award ceremony by Josée Belke and Nathalie Boulerice, who participated in congratulating the winning athletes on their performances. Gold Medalist Simon L. exclaimed: “WOOHOOOO another medal to add to my collection!”

Résidences de la Gappe – Phase I
Wii Golf:
Medal: Athletes Name: Score:
Gold: Gérard T. +0
Silver: Monique F. +8
Bronze: Juliette G. +10

Pétanque-atout:
Medal: Athletes Name: Score:
Gold: Gérard T. 94
Silver: Cécile Venne G. 53
Bronze: Roger P. 49

At Résidences de la Gappe phase 1, 3 Golfers took to the links. While 11 athletes competed in Pétanque-atout. Day 4 we are not giving up although we are missing our afternoon nap. Good weather, good play. Competitors were joined at the award ceremony by Alexa from VitalAire, who participated in congratulating the winning athletes on their performances. Mr. T. exclaimed “I’ve already won 4 medals.”

Château Symmes Retirement Residence
Wii Golf:
Medal: Athlete’s Name: Score:
Gold: Roger G. 0
Silver: Myron 2
Bronze: Ruby W & Ralph M. 3

Pétanque-atout:
Medals: Athlete’s Names
Gold: Réjeanne D.
Silver: Hélène D-G.
Bronze: Jacqueline R.

Thank you to all our participants. It is crazy… at the game of golf, people who score more points are the losers – Laugh out loud! Fortunately, the great gals know each other and will start again next year. Pétanque-atout’s incredible moment!? The D sisters-in-law took the gold and silver!

Résidences de la Gappe, Phases II
Bocce:
Medal: Athlete’s Name: Score:
Gold: Richard D. 71
Silver: Rachel L. 54
Bronze: Royal S. 49

At Résidences de la Gappe, Phase 2, 20 residents battled for a medal. The competition was heated and very close between players. Players were joined at the award ceremony by Martine Alie-Patry, Viactive Advisor. She participated in congratulating the winning athletes on their performances. One of our players was telling herself that she can do it!

Résidences de la Gappe, Phases III & IV
Wii Golf:
Medal: Athlete’s Name: Score:
Gold: Jeannette B. +1
Silver: Joseph B. +2
Bronze: Robert D. +3

Bolas:
Medal: Athlete’s Name: Score:
Gold: Denise T. 60
Silver: Venetta D. 59
Bronze: Madelaine L. 42

At Résidences de la Gappe, Phases 3 & 4, 20 residents battled for a medal at Bolas and 7 attempted to win at Wii Golf. We started the day off with our Bolas competition. We had a lot of fun and the atmosphere was very nice. Residents had fun! Players were joined at the award ceremony by Martine Alie-Patry, Viactive Advisor. She participated in congratulating the winning athletes on their performances. This morning, during our Bolas competition, a clumsy participant threw her ball on another participant who then asked if she had Bolas Insurance. After that, each bad shot was followed by : I have insurance.