ASCSG Day 2 – Bean Bag Toss & Pétanque
The friendly competition got underway as residents battled it out for local and national medals!
Alberta Results
Aspen Heights Retirement Residence
Bean Bag Toss
| Medal | Athlete’s Name | Score |
| Gold | Donna K | 1175 |
| Gold | Joyce K | 1175 |
| Silver | Mary F | 1000 |
| Bronze | Marlene M | 825 |
Bean Bag Toss – Memory Care
| Medal | Athlete’s Name | Score |
| Gold | Dave I | 1000 |
| Silver | Maureen | 700 |
| Bronze | Robina | 600 |
At Aspen Heights Retirement Residence, 36 competitors battled it out for the medals, displaying impressive accuracy and focus throughout the event.
Pétanque (National Medal)
| Medal | Athlete’s Name |
| Gold | Le M |
| Silver | Virgina A |
| Bronze | John F |
Pétanque (National Medal) – Memory Care
| Medal | Athlete’s Name |
| Gold | Dave I |
| Silver | Maureen B |
| Bronze | John K |
At Aspen Heights Retirement Residence, 40 boules throwers showed remarkable skill, precision, and competitive spirit as they vied for the top spot.
Competition Highlights:
The morning got off to an excellent start, with impressive shots made, some narrow misses, and fierce competition throughout the Round Robin. By the end, 59 skilled players competed.
The residents kept each other going by cheering and for those that were seen as a competitive threat a slight boo. We had some residents who knew they were not going to be place throw/toss the bags in goofy fashion, like backwards and between their legs. So much fun!
Residents shared that this is a great way to spend an afternoon, cheer on their friends, get some exercise and have some laughs.
Medal Ceremony Recap:
Competitors were joined at the award ceremony by distinguished guests, including:
- Denise, Secretary of Rotary Partners Calgary Chapter
- Lorna, Past President of Rotary Partners Calgary Chapter
Each shared their congratulations and applauded the athletes for their dedication, enthusiasm, and sportsmanship. They were joined by the Aspennets – Aspen Heights Retirement Residence’s Cheer Squad.
The Gold medal winner in Pétanque, was in shock that they had won! They couldn’t believe they had performed so well. Our silver medal winner was also taken aback as other residents nudged them forward. Everyone was thrilled to share the exciting news!
CTV News Calgary was here to capture the morning events and residents were thrilled to know they would be on the supper time news!
The competition was fierce, the energy was high, and the camaraderie was evident. Looking forward to another exciting day of events tomorrow! Be sure to follow the festivities and friendly competition on Aspen Heights Facebook Page!
A big thank you to David O, the official Games photographer at Aspen Heights!
Auburn Heights Retirement Residence
Bean Bag Toss
| Medal | Athlete’s Name | Score |
| Gold | Gary S | 1950 |
| Silver | Mavis | 1163 |
| Bronze | Marcia | 500 |
At Auburn Heights we had 25 competitors battled it out for the medals, displaying impressive accuracy and focus throughout the event.
Pétanque (National Medal)
| Medal | Athlete’s Name |
| Gold | Barb M |
| Silver | Remy , |
| Bronze | Norma A |
At Auburn Heights we had 30 boules throwers showed remarkable skill, precision, and competitive spirit as they vied for the top spot.
Competition Highlights:
The morning got off to an excellent start, with impressive shots made, some narrow misses, and fierce competition throughout the Round Robin. By the end, 6 skilled players competed. Barb made sure shot on the 4th round of Pétanque winning her a Gold Medal.
Medal Ceremony Recap:
Competitors were joined at the award ceremony by distinguished guests, including Odeta Dorofte, from the Better Business Bureau. Each shared their congratulations and applauded the athletes for their dedication, enthusiasm, and sportsmanship.
Tears in her eyes Barb commented that she was “very surprised” at the Medal ceremony she couldn’t stop crying .
Daily Fun Fact:
The Oldest Olympian was 72 years old Oscar Schwan from Sweden. He competed in the 1920 Olympic games.
See photos of our amazing day on the Auburn Heights Facebook page!
Saskatchewan Results
Preston Park I Retirement Residence
Bean Bag Toss
| Medal | Athlete’s Name | Score |
| Gold | Helen R. | 1350 |
| Silver | Carol T | 1037 |
| Bronze | Frank B | 700 |
At Preston Park, 45 competitors battled it out for the medals, displaying impressive accuracy and focus throughout the event.
Pétanque (National Medal)
| Medal | Athlete’s Name |
| Gold | Marie S. |
| Silver | Orval M. |
| Bronze | Joanne E |
At Preston Park, 37 boules throwers showed remarkable skill, precision, and competitive spirit as they vied for the top spot.
Competition Highlights:
The morning got off to an excellent start, with impressive shots made, some narrow misses, and fierce competition throughout the Round Robin. By the end, 45 skilled players competed.
Medal Ceremony Recap:
Competitors were joined at the award ceremony by distinguished guests from Lung Saskatchewan. They shared their congratulations and applauded the athletes for their dedication, enthusiasm, and sportsmanship, and where honoured to present today’s athletes with their Medals!
Gold Medalist in Bean Bag Toss, Helen R proudly exclaimed, “And I wasn’t even going to come!” as she received her medal.
The competition was fierce, the energy was high, and the camaraderie was evident. Looking forward to another exciting day of events tomorrow! Be sure to follow the week on the Preston Park residence Facebook page!
Preston Park II Retirement Residence
Bean Bag Toss
| Medal | Athlete’s Name | Score |
| Gold | Olga K. | 550 |
| Silver | Addie P. | 350 |
| Bronze | Herb G. | 185 |
At Preston Park II Retirement Residence, 24 competitors battled it out for the medals, displaying impressive accuracy and focus throughout the event.
Pétanque (National Medal)
| Medal | Athlete’s Name |
| Gold | Dennis K. |
| Silver | Joy P. |
| Bronze | Myrna E. |
At Preston Park II Retirement Residence, 15 boule throwers showed remarkable skill, precision, and competitive spirit as they vied for the top spot.
Competition Highlights:
The morning got off to an excellent start, with impressive shots made, some narrow misses, and fierce competition throughout the Round Robin. By the end, 38 skilled players competed.
A truly impressive moment came from a triple overtime tie for 3rd in Bean Bag Toss between three amazing competitors and boy was it a nail biter to every throw! After hitting a perfect 500 throw, Barb G. exclaimed “Holy Crow, Brenda! You’re great!” Bean Bag Thrower Extraordinaire, Brenda S., said “Well of course I am!”
Pétanque was a really heated event with so many tie breakers and close scores we couldn’t keep our heads straight!
Whenever the crowd got quiet, Barry F., was there to throw his pom poms up and cheer on every resident without fail! It really brought team spirit and cheer to the Coffee Lounge when everyone joined in on the fun!
Medal Ceremony Recap:
Competitors were joined at the award ceremony by distinguished guests, including Carman Praski, Fund Development Manager at Kinsmen Telemiracle Foundation. Each shared their congratulations and applauded the athletes for their dedication, enthusiasm, and sportsmanship.
When the crowd got quiet, Barry F., was there to throw his pom poms up and cheer on every resident without fail! It really brought team spirit and cheer to the Coffee Lounge when everyone joined in on the fun!
Looking forward to another exciting day of events tomorrow! Follow along with the fun on Preston Park II’s Facebook page!
College Park I Retirement Residence
Bean Bag Toss
| Medal | Athlete’s Name | Score |
| Gold | Dawn, V | 3900 |
| Silver | Freda, A | 2750 |
| Bronze | Steve, T | 812.5 |
At College Park, 15 competitors battled it out for the medals, displaying impressive accuracy and focus throughout the event.
Pétanque (National Medal)
| Medal | Athlete’s Name |
| Gold | Eva, E |
| Silver | Tillie, K |
| Bronze | Barry, L |
At College Park, 15 boules throwers showed remarkable skill, precision, and competitive spirit as they vied for the top spot.
Competition Highlights:
The morning got off to an excellent start, with impressive shots made, some narrow misses, and fierce competition throughout the Round Robin. By the end, 15 skilled players competed. A perfect round in beanbags for Freda had all the competitors and spectators cheering! Then, everyone shared a laugh when Eva exclaimed “I was just taking a minute to talk to my beanbags!”
The encouragement from Athletes and Spectators was so strong it encouraged others to try the games today! Executive Director, Shelly, threw a few boules, along with Chef Avery, and news reporter, Kale!
Medal Ceremony Recap:
Competitors were joined at the award ceremony by distinguished guests from Saskatchewan Senior Mechanisms. Each shared their congratulations and applauded the athletes for their dedication, enthusiasm, and sportsmanship.
The competition was fierce, the energy was high, and the camaraderie was evident. Looking forward to another exciting day of events tomorrow! Watch the Games at College Park I by following their Facebook page.
College Park II Retirement Residence
Bean Bag Toss
| Medal | Athlete’s Name | Score |
| Gold | Clarence, H | 1450 |
| Silver | Irene, B | 200 |
| Bronze | Erwin, B | 87.5 |
At College Park 2, 15 competitors battled it out for the medals, displaying impressive accuracy and focus throughout the event.
Pétanque (National Medal)
| Medal | Athlete’s Name |
| Gold | Rose, F |
| Silver | Denise, P |
| Bronze | Charlie, L |
At College Park 2, 16 boules throwers showed remarkable skill, precision, and competitive spirit as they vied for the top spot.
Competition Highlights:
The morning started with a fierce competition between all residents. Many had been practicing for months and some first time playing! You could hear the cheering all throughout the building. Gold Medalist for bean bag toss, Clarence H said as he was competing in the finals, “This is just so exciting,” while grinning ear to ear and a fist pump. Honourable mention: he also hit 500 points after that statement!
Medal Ceremony Recap:
Competitors were joined at the award ceremony by distinguished guests, including representatives from St. John Ambulance. Each shared their congratulations and applauded the athletes for their dedication, enthusiasm, and sportsmanship.
A Resident Moment That Made Us Smile:
Residents cheered each other one by name and even began making some cheers that rhyme with the resident’s name. Everyone was made to feel like a winner! Residents ensured all residents were clapped and cheered for in every turn. Shout-out to resident Jo Anne H, who always ensured residents were cheered regardless of their score.
The competition was fierce, the energy was high, and the camaraderie was evident. Looking forward to another exciting day of events tomorrow!
Follow along on the College Park II Facebook page!
Manitoba Results
River Ridge I Retirement Residence
Bean Bag Toss
| Medal | Athlete’s Name | Score |
| Gold | Valerie, S. | 52.5 |
| Silver | Harold, D. | 45 |
| Bronze | Zen, I. | 30 |
At River Ridge 1, five competitors battled it out for the medals, displaying impressive accuracy and focus throughout the event.
Pétanque (National Medal)
| Medal | Athlete’s Name |
| Gold | Adele, K. |
| Silver | Doreen, C. |
| Bronze | Blanche, L. |
At River Ridge 1, five boules’ throwers showed remarkable skill, precision, and competitive spirit as they vied for the top spot.
Competition Highlights:
Pétanque player Adele, stayed on top of the whole game leading by 27 points from her other competitors. Resident John told us, “I didn’t know I had such a good arm for Bean Bag Toss!”
Medal Ceremony Recap:
Competitors were joined at the award ceremony by distinguished guests, including, Donna Korade, Director of Development, Never Alone Cancer Foundation. Each shared their congratulations and applauded the athletes for their dedication, enthusiasm, and sportsmanship. Gold Medalist Valerie, S. proudly shouted, “Woohoo!” as she received her medal!
The competition was fierce, the energy was high, and the camaraderie was evident. Looking forward to another exciting day of events tomorrow! Have a look at the wonderful pictures of the ASCSGs on the River Ridge I Facebook page.
A big thank you to Colin S, the official Games photographer at RR1!
River Ridge II Retirement Residence
Bean Bag Toss
| Medal | Athlete’s Name | Score |
| Gold | Les Sta | 540 |
| Silver | Les Sik | 515 |
| Bronze | Arthur B | 365 |
At River Ridge 2 ,13 competitors battled it out for the medals, displaying impressive accuracy and focus throughout the event.
Pétanque (National Medal)
| Medal | Athlete’s Name |
| Gold | Elmars D |
| Silver | Les Sta |
| Bronze | George W |
At River Ridge 2 ,12 boules throwers showed remarkable skill, precision, and competitive spirit as they vied for the top spot. Our gold medal winner for Pétanque here at RR2, Elmars, will be 102 yrs young in July!
Competition Highlights:
The morning got off to an excellent start, with impressive shots made, some narrow misses, and fierce competition throughout the Round Robin. By the end, Many Skilled players competed. Up at the crack of dawn, Elmars D was getting ready to play the ASCSG Beanbag Toss. And at 101yrs of age, Mr. Elmars D has certainly proven that practice makes perfect! He comes to practice the games faithfully every day !
Medal Ceremony Recap:
Competitors were joined at the award ceremony by distinguished guests, including:
- Kim Olver, Executive Director
- Chassity McIntyre, Lifestyle Director
- Nikki Johnson, Health & Wellness Director
Each shared their congratulations and applauded the athletes for their dedication, enthusiasm, and sportsmanship.
Cheerleaders had the crowd smiling today with their waving pom poms and encouraging chants. Thank you RR2 Cheerleaders!! The camaraderie was evident. Looking forward to another exciting day of events tomorrow!
To keep up with the fun, follow the River Ridge II Facebook page!
Seine River Retirement Residence
Bean Bag Toss
| Medal | Athlete’s Name | Score |
| Gold | Bob, M | 15 |
| Silver | Marcella, T | 13.5 |
| Bronze | Beverly, G | 11.5 |
At Seine River Retirement Residence, 32 competitors battled it out for the medals, displaying impressive accuracy and focus throughout the event.
Pétanque (National Medal)
| Medal | Athlete’s Name |
| Gold | Bill, M |
| Silver | Jean, M |
| Bronze | Sylvia, M |
At Seine River Retirement Residence, 36 boules throwers showed remarkable skill, precision, and competitive spirit as they vied for the top spot.
Competition Highlights:
The morning got off to an excellent start, with impressive shots made, some narrow misses, and fierce competition throughout the Round Robin. By the end, 6 skilled players competed in the playoff round! “A standout moment came when Mrs. Marcella T. delivered a perfectly measured throw, which moved her into the silver medal position!!”
Meanwhile, fierce competitor Mr. Lionel. R asked, “Do I get a special prize for getting 3 zeros in a row!?!?” All the tenants laughed at his witty remark!
Medal Ceremony Recap:
Competitors were joined at the award ceremony by distinguished guests, including:
- Sherelle Kwan, Cancer Care Manitoba
- Angela Aitchison, Executive Director
Each shared their congratulations and applauded the athletes for their dedication, enthusiasm, and sportsmanship.
Gold Medalist Bill, M. proudly exclaimed, “I’m so Happy, what an honor!” as he received his medal!”
The competition was fierce, the energy was high, and the camaraderie was evident. Looking forward to another exciting day of events tomorrow! You can feel the excitement in the air! Visit the Seine River Facebook Page here.
Shaftesbury Park Retirement Residence
Bean Bag Toss
| Medal | Athlete’s Name | Score |
| Gold | Jerome B. | 1500 |
| Silver | Ruth Z. | 1000 |
| Bronze | Elaine C. | 850 |
At Shaftesbury Park Retirement Residence, 49 competitors battled it out for the medals, displaying impressive accuracy and focus throughout the event.
Pétanque (National Medal)
| Medal | Athlete’s Name |
| Gold | Norma W. |
| Silver | Jas K. |
| Bronze | Brian L. |
At Shaftesbury Park Retirement Residence, 47 boules throwers showed remarkable skill, precision, and competitive spirit as they vied for the top spot.
Competition Highlights:
The morning got off to an excellent start, with impressive shots made, some narrow misses, and fierce competition throughout the Round Robin. By the end, 49 skilled players competed. In the afternoon, Pétanque was also a hit with 47 boule throwers battling for the gold medal.
After Day 2 of the games, one of the residents participating in Bean Bag Toss said, “the games this year puts a whole new spin on aging!”
Medal Ceremony Recap:
Competitors were joined at the award ceremony by distinguished guests, including Shawn Feely, Canadian Red Cross. Each shared their congratulations and applauded the athletes for their dedication, enthusiasm, and sportsmanship.
Gold Medalist Norma W. proudly exclaimed, “This is the first medal I have ever received! I will show this to my children when they visit next time” as she received her medal!
Stay tuned for more amazing competition on Day 3 of the ASCSG!
You can find the Shaftesbury Park Facebook Page here.
Sturgeon Creek I Retirement Residence
Bean Bag Toss
| Medal | Athlete’s Name | Score |
| Gold | Dave. R | 185 |
| Silver | Lorraine. H | 140 |
| Bronze | Betty. M | 115 |
At Sturgeon Creek 1, 25 competitors battled it out for the medals, displaying impressive accuracy and focus throughout the event.
Pétanque (National Medal)
| Medal | Athlete’s Name |
| Gold | Fred. O |
| Silver | Pat. O |
| Bronze | Frank. S |
At Sturgeon Creek 1, 22 boules throwers showed remarkable skill, precision, and competitive spirit as they vied for the top spot.
From the first toss to the final round, the pétanque and bean bag competitions were electric. A hard-fought round robin winnowed the field to 22 pétanque players and 25 bean bag athletes, all of whom displayed remarkable skill. The day was so packed with excitement that even our tireless sports assistant, Dave, a gold medalist himself, needed a quick “power nap” between the playoffs and the awards ceremony – a well-earned break for a gold medalist! We were thrilled to have Juliette and Kirsten from the Manitoba Lung Association on hand to celebrate the winners. But the most heartwarming moment came when husband and wife, Pat and Fred, swept the pétanque podium, claiming gold and silver. Now that’s what we call #couplegoals!
To see photos of the amazing day enjoyed by all at Sturgeon Creek I, have a look at our Facebook Page!
Sturgeon Creek II Retirement Residence
Bean Bag Toss
| Medal | Athlete’s Name | Score |
| Gold | Irene E. | 1825 |
| Silver | Minnie W. | 1700 |
| Bronze | Audrey T. | 800 |
At Sturgeon Creek II, 14 competitors battled it out for the medals, displaying impressive accuracy and focus throughout the event. The competitors were joined by some very enthusiastic cheer leaders who stayed riveted to their seats for the entire competition.
In the regular rounds, we had 3 shots go in the 500 and bounce back out to count only 250 points.
One of the players in bean bag toss that would advance to the play offs counted all her points in the final round of competition. Nothing like waiting till the last minute to make your statement!!!
Pétanque (National Medal)
| Medal | Athlete’s Name |
| Gold | Lori F. |
| Silver | Irene E. |
| Bronze | Alice McG. |
Sixteen boules throwers crowded the theatre to put on a show of their remarkable skill, precision, and competitive spirit as they vied for the top spot. Cheerleaders filled the room to capacity and amidst the cheering, players were defined to move forward into the playoff round. No one was disappointed with the display of concentration and skill that treated us in the final competition.
For the 1st time in competition history at SC II, winners were not announced at the end of play. With so many competitors in our pétanque event and the competition lasting longer than anticipated, the names of winners were withheld as a surprise for the medal ceremony.
Players and spectators went straight to the dining room, excited that the first medal presentations of the week were upcoming.
Medal Ceremony Recap:
Many tenants gathered in the dining room for the first medal ceremony of the week. They were thrilled to congratulate the medal recipients and wish them well for the rest of the events following today’s competition.
Bestowing the medals for bean bag toss was our games assistant, Vera M., followed by games assistant Lori F. presenting the medals for petanque, which is the 1st of the 2 national events of the week-we are all wondering who will win! Activity aide Alison was called upon to bestow the gold medal, as the recipient was none other than the games assistant herself!!
Scores have been presented to head office official score keepers in the hopes that Friday will bring a national medal to SC II!!
A delicious snack of brownies was served for all to enjoy.
Rest well everyone as tomorrow will bring stiff competition in ladder ball, the 2nd national event, followed by corn hole toss in the afternoon. To keep up with the fun, follow the Sturgeon Creek II Facebook page!
Victoria Landing Retirement Residence
Bean Bag Toss
| Medal | Athlete’s Name | Score |
| Gold | Mr. Wayne T | 19.5 |
| Silver | Mrs. Janet C | 13 |
| Bronze | Mrs. Mary M | 11 |
At Victoria Landing Retirement Residence, 21 competitors battled it out for the medals, displaying impressive accuracy and focus throughout the event.
Pétanque (National Medal)
| Medal | Athlete’s Name | Score |
| Gold | Mrs. Bea W | 80 |
| Silver | Mrs. Peggy C | 68 |
| Bronze | Mrs. Gwen H | 64 |
At Victoria Landing Retirement Residence 30 boules throwers showed remarkable skill, precision, and competitive spirit as they vied for the top spot.
Competition Highlights:
The morning got off to an excellent start, with impressive shots made, some narrow misses, and fierce competition throughout the Round Robin. By the end, 21 skilled players competed. Mrs. Gwen H. exclaimed before her first throw, “Lets make every bean count!”
Medal Ceremony Recap:
Competitors were joined at the award ceremony by distinguished guests, including:
- Christine Jefferies – Regional Coordinator with Alzheimer’s Society
- Brenda Smith – Regional Coordinator with Alzheimer’s Society
Each shared their congratulations and applauded the athletes for their dedication, enthusiasm, and sportsmanship.
A Resident Moment That Made Us Smile:
“My family will be flabbergasted with my medal win! I am shocked but very excited,” Mrs. Bea W, who won Gold in Pétanque atout told us. And Gold Medalist, Mr. Wayne T., said, “That was a full day of fun and then some!” We couldn’t agree more, Wayne!
To see more fun happening at Victoria Landing, follow their Facebook page!
Ontario Results
Beacon Heights Retirement Residence
Bean Bag Toss
| Medal | Athlete’s Name | Score |
| Gold | Roger, D. | 1300 |
| Silver | Marie, V. | 1000 |
| Bronze | Roland, B. | 800 |
At Beacon Heights Retirement, 11 competitors battled it out for the medals, displaying impressive accuracy and focus throughout the event.
Pétanque (National Medal)
| Medal | Athlete’s Name |
| Gold | Gerad, V |
| Silver | Earl, C |
| Bronze | Karen, C |
At Beacon Heights Retirement , 21 boules throwers showed remarkable skill, precision, and competitive spirit as they vied for the top spot.
Competition Highlights:
The day kicked off with a fantastic turnout for bean bag toss, and the energy was through the roof! Our cheerleaders brought the hype, and luckily, we had Isabelle on the sidelines—always appearing out of nowhere like a referee ninja to keep everyone playing fair! 🎉😂
Medal Ceremony Recap:
Competitors were joined at the award ceremony by distinguished guests, including:
- Justin, Movement Recovery
- Susan Johnson, Lifestyle Director
Each shared their congratulations and applauded the athletes for their dedication, enthusiasm, and sportsmanship.
The lesson of today was you move it, or you lose it. As Margaret watched her husband throw the bean bag , she reminded him , “You should have your glasses on!” The room erupted in laughter.
The competition was fierce, the energy was high, and the camaraderie was evident. Looking forward to another exciting day of events tomorrow! To keep up with the fun at Beacon Heights, follow their Facebook page!
Cataraqui Heights Retirement Residence
Bean Bag Toss
| Medal | Athlete’s Name | Score |
| Gold | Larry P. | 1100 |
| Silver | Susan G. | 1000 |
| Bronze | Evelyn C. | 500 |
At Cataraqui Heights, 18 competitors battled it out for the medals, displaying impressive accuracy and focus throughout the event.
Pétanque (National Medal)
| Medal | Athlete’s Name |
| Gold | Patricia L. |
| Silver | Barbara R. |
| Bronze | Laura D. |
At Cataraqui Heights, 24 boules throwers showed remarkable skill, precision, and competitive spirit as they vied for the top spot.
The morning got off to an excellent start, with impressive shots made, some narrow misses, and fierce competition throughout the Round Robin. By the end, 7 skilled players competed in the finals.
Mrs. B shocked everyone when all three balls landed on the highest scores – all in one play!
Gold Medalist Patricia L. proudly exclaimed, “I won Gold!? Are you sure your maths, right?” Lol -you get to know someone better through playing a game than you do having a conversation.
Medal Ceremony Recap:
Competitors were joined at the award ceremony by distinguished guests, including Jessica E. Executive Director, who shared congratulations and applauded the athletes for their dedication, enthusiasm, and sportsmanship.
The competition was fierce, the energy was high, and the camaraderie was evident. Looking forward to another exciting day of events tomorrow! Stay tuned on Facebook for more highlights as the week unfolds!
Cedarcroft Place Retirement Residence
Bean Bag Toss
| Medal | Athlete’s Name | Score |
| Gold | Stuart R | 22 |
| Silver | Brian L | 19 |
| Bronze | Tom V | 14 |
At Cedarcroft Place 34 competitors battled it out for the medals, displaying impressive accuracy and focus throughout the event.
Pétanque (National Medal)
| Medal | Athlete’s Name |
| Gold | Stuart R |
| Silver | Don E |
| Bronze | Cathy V |
At Cedarcroft Place, 32 boules throwers showed remarkable skill, precision, and competitive spirit as they vied for the top spot.
Competition Highlights:
The morning got off to an excellent start, with impressive shots made, some narrow misses, and fierce competition throughout the Round Robin. By the end, 34 skilled players competed. Right after Brian said “I am not very good at this game”, he nailed three bean bags in the hole in a row!
Daily Fun Fact:
We never realized that if we play music and sing while we play the games we are instantly better athletes; music just makes everything better!
Medal Ceremony Recap:
Competitors were joined at the award ceremony by distinguished guests, including Eva the Executive Director from the Stratford House of Blessing. Eva shared their congratulations and applauded the athletes for their dedication, enthusiasm, and sportsmanship.
Gold Medalist Stuart R proudly exclaimed, “Not just one but two gold medals today must be my lucky day!” as he received his medals!
The competition was fierce, the energy was high, and the camaraderie was evident. Looking forward to another exciting day of events tomorrow!
To keep up with the fun at Cedarcroft Place, follow their Facebook page!
Chapel Hill Retirement Residence
Bean Bag Toss
| Medal | Athlete’s Name | Score |
| Gold | Andre B. | 1060 |
| Silver | David E. | 805 |
| Bronze | Nelda N. | 530 |
At Chapel Hill Retirement Residence, 11 competitors battled it out for the medals, displaying impressive accuracy and focus throughout the event.
Pétanque (National Medal)
| Medal | Athlete’s Name |
| Gold | Reg A. |
| Silver | Marietta S. |
| Bronze | Edith E. |
At Chapel Hill Retirement Residence, 12 boules throwers showed remarkable skill, precision, and competitive spirit as they vied for the top spot.
Cornhole (Memory Care)
| Medal | Athlete’s Name | Score |
| Gold | Elizabeth C. | 34 |
| Silver | Roberta T. | 25 |
| Bronze | Jean E. | 24 |
At Chapel Hill Retirement Residence, 7 players competed fiercely, showing great accuracy and skill as they aimed for victory!
Competition Highlights:
The morning got off to an excellent start, with impressive shots made, some narrow misses, and fierce competition throughout the Round Robin. The competition was fierce, the energy was high, and the camaraderie was evident. By the end, a total of 21 skilled players competed. David E. snuck his way into the bean bag finals with an incredible 300 point shot on his last bean bag!
Chapel Hills only National Gold Medalist from 2020 Edith E. made her way back into the finals with her incredible shots. She was not expecting to make it in. Her stunned face as she exclaimed, “Holy Cow!” had the room laughing.
Medal Ceremony Recap:
Competitors were joined at the award ceremony by distinguished guests, including:
- Little Rays Nature Centre – Animal Care – Michael
- MP Marie France Lalonde
Each shared their congratulations and applauded the athletes for their dedication, enthusiasm, and sportsmanship. Looking forward to another exciting day of events tomorrow!
To keep up with the fun, follow their Facebook page!
Cite Parkway Retirement Residence
Bean Bag Toss
| Medal | Athlete’s Name | Score |
| Gold | Jean-Claude, L. | 875 |
| Silver | Hubert, D. | 665 |
| Bronze | Fran, J. | 630 |
At Cité Parkway, 14 competitors battled it out for the medals, displaying impressive accuracy and focus throughout the event.
Pétanque (National Medal)
| Medal | Athlete’s Name |
| Gold | Claudette, L. |
| Silver | Hubert D. |
| Bronze | Margaret, M. |
At Cité Parkway, 15 boules throwers showed remarkable skill, precision, and competitive spirit as they vied for the top spot.
Competition Highlights:
The morning got off to an excellent start, with impressive shots made, some narrow misses, and fierce competition throughout the Round Robin. By the end, 4 skilled players competed for medals. A thrilling highlight of the event was when our bronze medalist, Margaret M., delivered a perfect shot straight into the heart for a game-changing 20 points—securing her spot on the leaderboard in 3rd place!”
We have some incredible cheerleaders and athletes at this year’s ASCSG! Every time someone steps up to take their shot, you can feel the excitement in the air—oohs, ahhs, and cheers echo through the room as they give it their all. The energy is electric, the competition is fierce, and every athlete is fighting for their well-deserved medal. What a way to bring the spirit of the games to life!
Medal Ceremony Recap:
Competitors were joined at the award ceremony by distinguished guests, including:
- Adele Copti- Fahmy – President of the Montfort Volunteers Association
- Denis Lajoie – Vice-President of the Montfort Volunteers Association
- Jean-Mohsen Fahmy – Volunteer
Each shared their congratulations and applauded the athletes for their dedication, enthusiasm, and sportsmanship.
As Silver Medalist Hubert D. stepped up to receive his medal, a spark of recognition lit up Adele’s face—our esteemed dignitary from the Montfort Volunteers Association. With excitement, she called out his name, realizing that not only had he once been her own teacher, but now, years later, her daughter attends the very same school! A heartwarming full-circle moment and a true reminder of just how small the world can be. Life really is like a box of chocolates!!
Today’s competition was fierce, the energy electric, and the camaraderie undeniable. We can’t wait for another exciting day of events tomorrow!
To keep up with all the amazing happenings and watch videos of the event, visit the residence Facebook page!
Courtyards on Eagleson Residence
Bean Bag Toss
| Medal | Athlete’s Name | Score |
| Gold | June M. | 1650 |
| Silver | Ken J. | 1120 |
| Bronze | Alice G. | 890 |
At Courtyards, 10 competitors battled it out for the medals, displaying impressive accuracy and focus throughout the event.
Pétanque (National Medal)
| Medal | Athlete’s Name |
| Gold | Andre S. |
| Silver | Dagmar T. |
| Bronze | Pat L. |
At Courtyards, 9 boules throwers showed remarkable skill, precision, and competitive spirit as they vied for the top spot.
Competition Highlights:
The morning got off to an excellent start, with impressive shots made, some narrow misses, and fierce competition throughout the Round Robin. By the end, 3 skilled players competed. Everybody loves going for GOLD! 😊 Our residents are showing that nothing—not even dementia—can stand in the way of a great game!
Medal Ceremony Recap:
Competitors were joined at the award ceremony by distinguished guests, including:
- Nika Sabourin, Family Physio
- Bonnie Lacroix, Executive Director, ASC
Each shared their congratulations and applauded the athletes for their dedication, enthusiasm, and sportsmanship.
Gold Medalist Alice G. proudly exclaimed, “I don’t know what is going on, but hey, I love this medal!” as they received their medal.
The competition was fierce, the energy was high, and the camaraderie was evident. Looking forward to another exciting day of events tomorrow! Follow our Facebook page for pictures and videos.
Fox Hollow Retirement Residence
Bean Bag Toss
| Medal | Athlete’s Name | Score |
| Gold | Claire H. | 7 |
| Silver | Ollie W. | 6 |
| Bronze | Ted H. | 5 |
At, 24 competitors battled it out for the medals, displaying impressive accuracy and focus throughout the event.
Pétanque (National Medal)
| Medal | Athlete’s Name |
| Gold | Sophie D. |
| Silver | Claire H |
| Bronze | Tom P. |
At Fox Hollow Retirement Residence, 15 boules throwers showed remarkable skill, precision, and competitive spirit as they vied for the top spot.
Competition Highlights:
The morning got off to an excellent start, with impressive shots made, some narrow misses, and fierce competition throughout the Round Robin. A standout moment came when Sophie shouted, “Watch this, Ted!” before smoothly sinking her throw at Bean Bag Toss. The whole room erupted with cheers and shouts!
Day 2 of the games, brought with it a little suspicious activity. Claire H. was seen slipping the Pétanque assistant (Margaret R) some Funny Money, perhaps to fix the game in her favour? 😊
Later, one competitor was heard saying, “I’m 93, but today makes me feel younger.” Talk about making everyone who heard smile.
With the closing of the pétanque playoffs, residents challenged staff and students to compete. Laughter, cheers, and a little smack talk sounded out as the competition got heated between Activity Assistant, Paige N. and resident Sophie D. After three tiebreaker rounds, the winner was declared amongst deafening cheers, Sophie D. took the win.
Medal Ceremony Recap:
Competitors were joined at the award ceremony by distinguished guests, including:
- Bean Bag Assistant, Irene P.
- Pétanque Assistant, Margaret R.
- Lifestyle Director, Patty Urquhart
Each shared their congratulations and applauded the athletes for their dedication, enthusiasm, and sportsmanship.
The competition was fierce, the energy was high, and the camaraderie was evident. Looking forward to another exciting day of events tomorrow! Stay tuned to Fox Hollow’s Facebook page for more highlights as the week unfolds!
McCarthy Place Retirement Residence
Bean Bag Toss
| Medal | Athlete’s Name | Score |
| Gold | Connie S. | [350] |
| Silver | Mary Helen D. | [230] |
| Bronze | Wendy K. | [200] |
At McCarthy Place Retirement Residence, 10 competitors battled it out for the medals, displaying impressive accuracy and focus throughout the event.
Pétanque (National Medal)
| Medal | Athlete’s Name |
| Gold | Vera M. |
| Silver | Connie S. |
| Bronze | Margaret L. |
At McCarthy Place Retirement Residence, 6 boules throwers showed remarkable skill, precision, and competitive spirit as they vied for the top spot.
The morning got off to an excellent start, with impressive shots made, some narrow misses, and fierce competition throughout the Round Robin. By the end, 10 skilled players competed. Ginny P., who is legally blind, competed and made play-offs for both events. Staff tapped on the boards and used descriptive language to help her gain “sight” of where to aim, and how far to throw. Amazing job, Ginny!
Elaine T. was hesitant to play bean bag toss, claiming she couldn’t aim well, but with some encouragement from her peers and staff, she ended up in the final 4!
Our incredible spectators were the driving force behind our athletes’ energy and determination today! With their colourful pom-poms, sheer joy, cheering, and encouragement, our competitors were inspired to continue to put forth their best effort.
The competition was fierce, the energy was high, and the camaraderie was evident.
Medal Ceremony Recap:
Competitors were joined at the award ceremony by distinguished guests, including:
- Amanda Dobson, Community Giving Manager – Stratford General Hospital Foundation
- Paul Roulston, Board Member – Stratford General Hospital Foundation
Each shared their congratulations and applauded the athletes for their dedication, enthusiasm, and sportsmanship.
Looking forward to another exciting day of events tomorrow! To keep up with the fun at McCarthy Place, follow their Facebook page!
Lakeridge Heights Retirement Residence
Bean Bag Toss
| Medal | Athlete’s Name | Score |
| Gold | Diane B | 1005 |
| Silver | Anne T | 855 |
| Bronze | Doris K | 755 |
At Lakeridge Heights, 21 competitors battled it out for the medals, displaying impressive accuracy and focus throughout the event.
Pétanque (National Medal)
| Medal | Athlete’s Name |
| Gold | Anne T |
| Silver | Diane N |
| Bronze | Doris K |
At Lakeridge Heights, 19 boules throwers showed remarkable skill, precision, and competitive spirit as they vied for the top spot.
Competition Highlights:
The morning got off to an excellent start, with impressive shots made, some narrow misses, and fierce competition throughout the Round Robin. By the end, 21 skilled players competed
“A standout moment came when Patricia S, wasn’t so sure if she wanted to compete in Bean Bag Toss. After her first throw she said, “Hey I’m good at this”.”
One resident jokingly remarked, “I thought I came for the games, but it turns out I stayed for the laughs!”
A Moment That Made Us Smile:
This afternoon, we had an amazing moment of team spirit and courage for Frank M! While taking his turn, Frank was cheered on by none other than our talented Chef Alex. The room was buzzing with excitement as Chef Alex’s encouragement gave Frank the extra boost he needed. With a bit of extra courage, Frank sank his ball, earning a well-deserved round of applause! It’s moments like these that showcase not just the fun, but the strong sense of community here. Way to go, Frank!
Medal Ceremony Recap:
Competitors were joined at the award ceremony by distinguished guests, including Carol O’Neil, Alzheimer’s Society. Each shared their congratulations and applauded the athletes for their dedication, enthusiasm, and sportsmanship.
To see all the fun and games at Lakeridge Heights, head on over to their Facebook page!
Summit Heights Retirement Residence
Bean Bag Toss
| Medal | Athlete’s Name | Score |
| Gold | Lorraine M | 295 |
| Silver | Joy S | 228 |
| Bronze | Harry C | 213 |
At Summit Heights, 11 competitors battled it out for the medals, displaying impressive accuracy and focus throughout the event. Lorraine came from behind and through 3 bean bags in top hole to take the Gold Medal.
Pétanque (National Medal)
| Medal | Athlete’s Name |
| Gold | Betty K |
| Silver | Yvonne S |
| Bronze | Joy S |
At Summit Heights, 11 boules throwers showed remarkable skill, precision, and competitive spirit as they vied for the top spot. Some residents asked, ”Do we get extra points if we dance??”
Medal Ceremony Recap:
Competitors were joined at the award ceremony by distinguished guest Bob V. from Care X, who shared their congratulations and applauded the athletes for their dedication, enthusiasm, and sportsmanship.
The competition was fierce, the energy was high, and the camaraderie was evident. Looking forward to another exciting day of events tomorrow! To keep up with the fun at Summit Heights, follow their Facebook page!
Québec Results
Résidences de la Gappe, Phase 2
Bean Bag Toss
| Medal | Athlete’s Name | Score |
| Gold | Linda, A | 2000 |
| Silver | Roger, L | 1600 |
| Bronze | Gérard, L | 1200 |
At Résidence de la Gappe Phase 2, 21 competitors battled it out for the medals, displaying impressive accuracy and focus throughout the event.
Pétanque (National Medal)
| Medal | Athlete’s Name |
| Gold | Ghislain, L |
| Silver | Maurice, M |
| Bronze | Rollande, M |
We had 23 boules throwers showed remarkable skill, precision, and competitive spirit as they vied for the top spot.
Today, on Day 2, our events were ‘bean bag’ and ‘pétanque’. They were all ready to go, and some even woke up a bit earlier to prepare for the morning event. A great sportsmanship was shown by a resident who helped another resident practice for our afternoon event. Day 2 was a success, and our medal winners were gleaming with happiness and all the others encouraged and congratulated them with loud cheers. Great day was had by all.
Aujourd’hui, le deuxième jour, nos épreuves étaient le « sac à fèves » et la « pétanque ». Ils étaient tous prêts à partir, et certains se sont même réveillés un peu plus tôt pour se préparer à l’épreuve du matin. Un résident a fait preuve d’un grand esprit sportif en aidant un autre résident à s’entraîner pour l’épreuve de l’après-midi. Le deuxième jour a été un succès, et nos médaillés brillaient de bonheur, tandis que tous les autres les encourageaient et les félicitaient à grands renforts d’applaudissements. Tout le monde a passé une excellente journée.
Résidences de la Gappe, Phase 3 & 4
Bean Bag Toss
| Medal | Athlete’s Name | Score |
| Gold | Irene B. | 700 |
| Silver | Jeannine B. | 800 |
| Bronze | Denise L. | 850 |
At La Résidence de la Gappe phase 3-4, 36 competitors battled it out for the medals, displaying impressive accuracy and focus throughout the event.
Pétanque (National Medal)
| Medal | Athlete’s Name |
| Gold | Joseph H. |
| Silver | Irène B. |
| Bronze | Jacques L. |
An amazing 30 boules throwers showed remarkable skill, precision, and competitive spirit as they vied for the top spot.
