Welcome to Hamilton Wentworth Senior Games... Events

Ancaster, Dundas, Stoney Creek, Flamborough & Winona will hold its Senior Games during the month of May 2010 offering 13 games. These events are open to anyone who turns 55 by December 31, 2010. You do not have to belong to a senior centre. Most active games have three age groups: 55-64, 65-74 and 75+.

District 22 Excels at Actifest

Actifest is an event held every two years for competitors who have won a gold medal at their local games. There were over 1200 participants from 40 districts across Ontario competing in 19 events at Oshawa Aug. 12 –14.

District 22 (Ancaster, Stoney Creek, Dundas, Waterdown, Flamborough & Winona) had 28 competitors registered in 10 events. The team won 5 gold, 1 silver and 4 bronze medals, the best showing ever.

3 gold medals were won in prediction events. A “prediction event” is one in which you tell the officials how long it will take for you to complete it. No competitor is allowed any timing devices. In Men’s and Women’s Nordic Walking after 2 days in scorching heat, 6 km distance, Jim Couch won the gold with a total time difference from his prediction of 69 seconds. Sharon Boule under the same conditions won gold with a total difference of 79 seconds. In Prediction swimming Joan Millard won gold with a difference of 2.6 seconds in the 200 metre swim (8 laps).

Also in the pool, Aubrey Smith once again won the 50 metre sprint with a time of 38 seconds. He will be representing District 22 later this month at the Canada games held in Brockville. Brian Knight won a silver medal in the 25 metre sprint with a time of 18.51 seconds.

Shirley Glauser won our fifth gold in golf in the B Flite 26-36 division. Wilma Jeppeson and Ken Boyko also won 2 bronze medals in golf in the 0-25 division.

Our Dart players, Yvonne Liebhart and Sharyn Wilson, against some strong competition, won our final 2 bronze medals.

5 pin bowling - Ernie Cole, Nancy Bevington, Joan Dickie, Earl Dickie, and Al Ryall

District 22 always welcomes new members to our games. The only requirement to join us is that you must be at least 55 years of age. You do not have to belong to a senior center.

For more information contact our games center at 905-648-3466 or visit us at our web site at www.infoflam.on.ca/seniorgames.

Front row: Sharyn Wilson, Yvonne Liebhart, Loretta Jones, Shirley Glauser, Laverne Thomson, Joan Millard, Nancy Meyer Joan Dickie

Second row: Ted Reinholdt, Wilma Jeppesen, Sandy Barbour, Brian Knight, Ernie Hudson, John Meyer, Peter Schreiber, Earl Dickie, Al Ryall.

Absent: Ken Boyko, Dolly Michener, Ernie Cole, Nancy Bevington, Aubrey Smith, Jim Couch, Sharon Boule, Reby Jerome, Emily Moning, Jean Travers, Ruth Forrester.

District 22 (Ancaster Dundas Stoney Creek Flamborough Winona Binbrook Mt Hope) held a series of 15 events during May. 202 participants were involved in 299 activities. Competitors can enter as many events as they want with some individuals involved with 3 events.

The gold medal winners are qualified to go on to Actifest (provincial games) to be held in Oshawa from August 10 to 12. Oshawa is expecting upwards of 1000 participants during these games.

The gold ,silver and bronze medal winners are to be honoured at a banquet to be held at the Ancaster Senior Centre. District 22 is always looking to increase our numbers.

As it is an Actifest year, District 22 will run an event with less than 4 entrants; however, no prizes will be awarded. This gives the competitors an opportunity to qualify for Actifest. The event in question must be offered at Actifest. Gold medal winners will be eligible to compete in Oshawa. For more information, contact the Ancaster Senior Achievement Centre at (905) 648-3466 or Ernie Hudson, District 22 Coordinator at (905) 648-3715.

Fully retired for the last 2 years. Class room teacher for 32 years in Hamilton. Occasional teacher for 8 years after that.

Aubrey has participated in the Summer and Winter Games twice. Won gold in Prediction Swimming 50 metre freestyle, Prediction Walker and Skating. He participated in Actifest in London and won gold in 50 metre freestyle swimming.

As well, he has participated in Winterfest in Brockville and won the Bronze medal in Prediction Skating.

Aubrey has been invited to participate in the Canada Summers Games in Brockville in August 2010. He entered in 50 metre and 100 metre Freestyle and 50 and 100 metre Breaststroke Swimming.

He swims 5 days a week to keep in shape. As well, he curls in the Dofasco League. Skating, Latin Line Dancing, 50s/60s Line Dance, Clogging and Cycling round out his week.

Recently he joined the Executive for District 22 Senior Games and is on the Advisory Board of the Ancaster Senior Achievement Centre.

“Being physically active keeps me fit and healthy with more energy and I feel more resistant to colds and the flu.”

Spent 32 years in the classroom as an elementary teacher for the Hamilton board of Education.

Retired in 1998 from teaching & held 2 part-time jobs as a delivery driver for a Rental Company and Lumber Yard.

Competed in Winterfest in Brockville in 2007 and 2009 (Provincial Games) in Downhill skiing in Giant Slalom. Won a silver medal in 2007 and a gold medal in 2009 in the 55-64 age category.

Is presently the District Coordinator for District 22 and the Council representative for Districts 22, 23 & 25.

My preparation for the Games is to get some skiing in prior to the Event. I have been a member of Phoenix Fitness for approximately 25 years. I go there 3 to 4 times a week. I also belong to two cycling groups and lead hikes in the Dundas Valley. I firmly believe in keeping active. I’ve met a lot of nice people who have similar interests. In 2003 I was diagnosed with the West Nile Virus. I was very sick but I’m fully recovered and I believe being physically active was the main reason for my recovery.”

District 22 encompasses Ancaster, Dundas, Stoney Creek, Winona, Flamborough and Mt. Hope.

Welcome to the first edition of the 2010 Ontario Senior Games - Actifest online newsletter. Our Games Organizing Committee (GOC) hopes that you will find the information contained in this publication interesting and valuable. You'll notice that every issue will be slightly different than the previous one. We will feature photographs of seniors within the Province who live, play and promote the Actifest slogan 'Achieving Through Active Living'.

Our first edition is graced with a photograph of Helene Daleman from Durham Region who has been a member of the Oshawa OSCC for the past 5 years. Helene leads a very active lifestyle by playing tennis, golfing, swimming, and attending regular exercise classes. Helene can often be found playing a mean game of street hockey with her grandsons ages 8 and 4. This past summer she posted her first 100K cycling ride in Ohio - 'This is the best time of my life. Freed of responsibilities, and sound of body and mind, the world is my oyster. It does not get any better than this'. Congratulations, Helene on being selected to represent our first edition of the Actifest 2010 online publication.

Send us your photographs to include in future newsletter editions or to post on our website photo gallery. Photos may be sent to gamesmanager@actifest.com.

Amany Tadros, Games Manager

From the Desk of Mayor John Gray, Oshawa

On behalf of Members of Council and the residents of Oshawa, it is indeed my pleasure to officially welcome the 2010 Ontario Senior Games - Actifest to our community. Oshawa is honoured to be the host city partnering with the Ontario Senior Games Association, Sport Alliance of Ontario, the Ministry of Health Promotion, and the Oshawa Senior Citizens Centre. Undoubtedly, this alliance will surely deliver a spectacular event.

Our world class facilities and the dedicated people of Oshawa made this event possible. Oshawa is committed to offer the best experience possible for competitors and spectators alike. We're an active community with recently modernized, award-winning recreation facilities, annually serving over 2 million visitors, offering something for everyone of all ages and abilities.

The objectives of the Ontario Senior Games are in compliance with the Oshawa's Community Strategic Plan celebrating active living and an opportunity to showcase our safe, healthy, beautiful, caring and festive community. I encourage you to take advantage of all Oshawa has to offer like Lakeview Park, the Oshawa Valley Botanical Gardens, Parkwood Estate, as well as museums and art galleries. Visit our website at www.oshawa.ca to see why Oshawa is a vibrant, strong and progressive community.

I wish to personally thank the Games Organizing Committee for their tireless efforts. A grateful community also recognizes the Oshawa Senior Citizens Centre for playing a major role in the provision of the volunteer base and sport venues. The Oshawa Senior Citizens Centre promotes the health, welfare and happiness of older adults by providing programs and services to foster senior empowerment, social interaction, public education and advocacy. Oshawa seniors are important to the continuing development of our community and they are one of the many reasons why Oshawa is a great place to call home.

Mayor John Gray
City of Oshawa

Overview of the Ontario Senior Games - Actifest

The Ontario Senior Games - Actifest is a unique multi-sport event that allows qualifying participants 55 + the opportunity to compete in a variety of sports and activities with like-minded competitors from across the province.

These athletes will compete in one of the 17 sanctioned events throughout the City of Oshawa between August 10-12, 2010.

The Ontario Senior Games is a program of the Ministry of Health Promotion and is delivered by the Sport Alliance of Ontario in cooperation with the Ontario Senior Games Association.

Sanctioned events are the official activities of the 2010 Ontario Senior Games as selected by the Ontario Senior Games Association (OSGA). The rules and operation of each sanctioned event of the OSGA program are determined by the Rules Committee and approved by the OSGA. For a complete list of rules, please visit www.ontarioseniorgames.ca.

Please join us in Oshawa on August 10 - 12 to be part of the following 17 sanctioned events.

Bocce Euchre Pickleball
Bid Euchre 5 Pin Bowling Slo-Pitch
Carpet Bowling Floor Shuffleboard Swimming
Contract Bridge Golf Tennis
Cribbage Horseshoes Walking
Darts Lawn Bowling

Actifest 2010 Media Sponsor

We are delighted to announce our recent partnership with Forever Young Magazine. Forever Young will act as the Games official media sponsor offering extensive in print and online coverage. Look for up to date reporting on events and activities leading up to Actifest as well as feature articles and published results after the competitions by visiting www.foreveryoungnews.com.

Forever Young provides mature readers with feature stories and current information highlighting entertainment, housing, travel, finance, people and healthy living as well as contests and polls.

We welcome Forever Young to the Actifest team and we look forward to working together in producing an exciting and memorable event.

Forever Young is Canada's Leading Publication for today's 50 plus lifestyle.

Volunteers Needed

We are looking for eager, friendly and outgoing indivuals to volunteer with

a number of activities leading up to and during Actifest. card players snap

Volunteer on your own or with a friend - there's an opportunity

Applications may be completed by visiting the Actifest website at
www.actifest2010.com and linking into the volunteer section.

We look forward to meeting you at Actifest 2010.

District 22’s website, www.infoflam.on.ca/seniorgames. You can also phone the Ancaster Senior Achievement Centre at (905)648-3466.

District 22 Excels at Actifest

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