CANADA – The final day of the ASC Seniors Games did not disappoint! Athletes and spectators at All Seniors Care Living Centres entered the competitive arena to find ceremony, recognition, friendship, and top entertainment.
Delighted seniors shared memories and thoughts about love and love letters. Audiences were entertained with singalongs, including this year’s theme song, Elvis Presley’s “Can’t Help Falling In Love”.
“The ASCSG is about participation! Being active. Win or lose, it’s a lot of fun! After all, I am playing against my friends in some close competition. It’s a week we all look forward to,” said Gilbert (Gib) Paradis, St. Albert’s very own TikTok star. A past baseball player, the 98-year-old stepped up to the plate: this is Gib’s 5th ASCSG and he received medals in all the games.
The 12th Annual Seniors Games really created a sense of pride and nostalgia among the athletes, from the opening piper to the passing of the torch.
From start to finish, the Games have been a resounding success as witnessed in Winnipeg, Manitoba at Sturgeon Creek II when the Minister of Seniors, Scott Johnston, presented the National Medal to Bill Campbell for Pétanque atout to cheers from his peers.
At Summit Heights in Hamilton, they were joined by MP Dan Muys, who said, “This year’s games theme of #LoveLetters is appropriate for the first games since the pandemic began. The world needs more love and kindness and these seniors exemplified that yesterday and every day.”
National Medalists – Wii Bowling
Medal: Athlete’s Name: Residence:
Gold: Larry V. McCarthy Place
Silver: Helen K. Seine River
Bronze: Margaret M River Ridge I
National Medalists – Ladder Golf
Gold: M. Simard La Gappe 3 & 4
Silver: Keith D. River Ridge II
Mme Pilon La Gappe 3 & 4
Bronze: Marilyn Auburn Heights
Marilyn M. Seine River
Leroy H. River Ridge II
National Medalists – Pétanque atout
Medal: Athlete’s Name: Residence:
Gold: Bill Campbell Sturgeon Creek II
Silver: Dorothy G. Cedarcroft
Bronze: Alice S. Rutherford Heights
All Seniors Care Living Centres Chief Executive Officer, Mr. George Kuhl, and Chief Operating Officer, Lily Goodman, extend a heartfelt thank you to all of the Staff and Volunteers across the country for the months of hard work and dedication that made the Games such a tremendous success. A heartfelt congratulations goes out to all participants for their enthusiasm and efforts this week.
Download the Press Release Here: ASCSG Closing Ceremony
For event information, contact Ronna Goldberg 204.232.8495 or rgoldberg@allseniorscare.com
About All Seniors Care Living Centres Ltd.:
All Seniors Care, where caring is our number one concern, is setting the standard of excellence in luxury retirement living. Founded on an unwavering commitment to exceptional care, All Seniors Care is dedicated to creating and operating the best senior’s facilities by providing the highest level of care to seniors. For more information on the games, please visit our website at www.allseniorscare.com/asc-games.
Facility Contact Information: For more information, please e-mail Senior Executive VP of Operations, Joshua Kuhl, at jkuhl@allseniorscare.com.
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