District 30 Fall 2012 OSGA 55+ WINTER GAMES

District 30

Fall 2012

Congratulations to Mitch Lupa, your new President of the London Senior Games. Also a big welcome to the Executive is extended to Larry Craigie, Vice President. May they have all the success and enjoyment that I received during the last five years on the Executive of the London Senior Games. We are fortunate to have so many people within the City of London who are willing to dedicate many hours, skills and knowledge to the benefit of other seniors by serving as executive members, convenors, committee members, and advisers. Two of these people that I must recognize are Jack Cook, treasurer, who dedicates many hours to ensure that our finances are in order and Sandie Clode, secretary, who contributes a great deal of time producing material etc. that maintains the communications from the London Senior Games with the people of London. These two people have gone beyond the call of duty over many years with their commitment. Thank you. I advised the London Senior Games in September that I would not run for another term due to other commitments now and in the future. Thanks again for all your loyalty, advice and dedication over the years. It is very much appreciated. John Slavin, Outgoing President LSG As the incoming president of the London Senior Games Association, I would like to thank John Slavin for his dedication and hard work at this position. The Association is trying to promote participation and involvement in our activities. We welcome anyone interested to come to our meetings which are usually held the first Wednesday of the month at 1:30 pm at NLOCC. Please check with one of the executive to confirm. I hope to carry on John's legacy and move forward to make seniors' activities a Mitch Lupa, Incoming President LSG benefit for all.

INSIDE THIS ISSUE : ♦

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Presidents’ Messages OSGA 55+ Winter Games ♦

Page 2

Sponsors Get Involved ! ♦

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OSGA 55+ Summer Games results ♦

Page 7

LSG Winter Games are coming ♦

Huntsville will be hosting the Ontario Senior Games February 26-28, 2013. This will be a great opportunity for the active 55+ generation in London to join in the fun and competition as a competitor or spectator. We will be holding our District Games November this year. There are 16 different events. Come and see what it is all about.

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LSG Summer 2012 Results ♦

OSGA 55+ WINTER GAMES

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District Co-Ordinator’s Message

Those qualifying from our London Senior Games in the following events will represent District 30 in Huntsville in February: Alpine Skiing, Badminton, 10 Pin Bowling, Curling, Duplicate Bridge, Hockey, Nordic Skiing, Skating, Table Tennis and Volleyball. It should be a great time for all involved!

So come out and get involved! Bring a friend!

Arcing Electric

James Harris Funeral Home

Chelsey Park Retirement Community

Siskinds—The Law Firm

Waverley Mansion

Bowl-A-Rama on Thompson

Senior Homecare By Angels

Memorial Funeral Home

Libro Financial Group

The District 30 committee—LSG is constantly endeavouring to increase the number of participants and to find more exciting venues for every one of our Games. Our success is only as good as the number of volunteers who come forth to assist in these efforts. We meet the first Wednesday of every month at 1:30 p.m. at North London Optimist Community Centre.

Come out and join us……..Get involved !

Bid Euchre

Maria Mendes Art Bogue

Joan Ferrell Allen Ferrell

Will Driver Alma Driver

Bocce

Luciano Di Domenico Gerry Marra

Carole Shuttleworth Ross Shuttleworth

Julie Meyer Dennis Weir

Carpet Bowling

Bob Merritt Bill Van Moorsel

Brian Garrett Connie Anderson

Dave Baptie Melba Woods

Contract Bridge

Ken York Bill Bice

John Bilinskis Henry Upmalis

Sheila Cameron Marcella Thorp

Cribbage

Linda Merryman Sue Clemas

Bea Szczokin Nancy Healy

Art Bogue Joanne Trott

Cycling-Prediction

Ernie Regan Sandie Clode

John Coderre Elaine Gallagher

Ron Chuter

Cycling -Timed Race

Ernie Regan Marianne Vantol

John Coderre

Darts

Ken Vowles Mike Weller

Dennis Nickles Rob Middaugh

Richard Gignac Ron Wright

Brenda Stoyanowski Jean McLennan

Freda Owen Flo Turple

Anne Daniels Helen Claxton

Fred Murrell Brenda Murrell Marg Gray Frank Gray Len Monteyne Agnes Monteyne Bob Smale

Betty Pearen Madaline Stevens Mitch Lupa Don Edgar Nancy Edgar Phil Prieur Willie Wilson

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Euchre 5 pin Bowling - Team

Singles

Phyllis Wellington Steve Chomiak Joe Vowles Teresa Vowles Phyllis Chute Gord Gallagher Dianne Smale Jean Johnston Jim Emerson

Fred Austin

Richard Everett

18 Hole Golf W 0-25

Kathy Haiselden

Wanda Drew

Joan Belling

W26-35

Doris Jarrett

Sandie Clode

Linda Wanamaker

Callaway

Teresa Vowles

Donna Searles

Marg Timmermans

M 0-14

Peter Askey

Gary Gilbert

M15-26

Wayne Wallace

John Rendl

Ken Price

Callaway

Erich Lauterbach

Ken Twilley

Bill Gaskell

9 Hole Golf

Ron Wright Libby McGregor

Lorne Goodale Sandie Clode

Ron Chuter Karen Wanamaker

Horseshoes

M

W

Mixed Lawn Bowling - Trebles Mini Golf Pickleball

Peter Kaminsky Len Moss

Lou Claxton Lloyd Rader

Helen Claxton Betty Love

Sandie Clode Linda Wanamaker

Mitch Lupa Willie Wilson Sandra Ronson Jim Young Joe Vowles Linda McClure

55+Women Nancy Alway Akiko Nakamaru

55+ Men John Blackwell Bill Mason

55+Mixed John Blackwell Marcia Blackwell

65+ Women Norene Clancy Lucy Wolfe

65+ Men Peter Singleton

Barry Fay Betty Gale

Phil Prieur Sandie Clode

Lynne Harvey Judy Reddick

Marcia Blackwell Susan Singkleton

Tim Bobier John Szabo

Roger Decosse Jim Loro

Roger Decosse Judy Reddick

Otto Benke Kim Benke

Judy Johnston Willie Van Tooren

Ken Twilley

Bill Cochrane Bill Connolly

Terry Boss Frank Hlodan

Frank Hlodan Judy Johnston

John Cree Lillian Cree

Hugh Beck Willie Van Tooren

Bill Connolly (C) Keith Johnston Josh Dubitsky Gord Gallagher Nancy Alway Ivan Hopkins Rose Durand Bill Gaskell Brian Logie Wayne Newman Ralph Glew Shelly Fleming Mike Piccolotto Doug Byers Mike Vecchio

Len Moss(C) Harry Ducker June Ducker Peter Kaminsky Debbie Kaminsky Catharine Murphy Ken Foulon Jack Nichol Larry Craigie Allen Budden Chuck Herniman John Slavin Mitch Lupa Harry Traini Don McLeod

55+ sprint

Michael Elie Connie Lorch

Jacob Van Veen Elaine Gallagher

Sam Hassan Esther Adamowicz

65+ sprint

John Coderre Georgette Vanyolai

John Slavin Jo Bangarth

Jacob Van Veen Phyliss MacMullen

75+ sprint

Graham Forster Alice Paterson

Fred Barber June Marie Provost

Ron Chuter

55+ prediction

Michael Elie Connie Lorch

Jacob Van Veen Kim Benke

Elaine Gallagher

65+ prediction

Jacob Van Veen Jo Bangarth

Fred Barber Alice Paterson

Jan Van Veen June Marie Provost

65+Mixed Slo-Pitch

Swimming

Dave Baptie Ivan Hopkins

55+ Overall Medley 65+ Overall Medley 75+ Overall Medley

Jacob Van Veen Connie Lorch John Coderre Georgette Vanyolai Graham Forster Alice Paterson

Michael Elie Kim Benke

Elaine Gallagher

David Marshall

Sam Hassan

Sylvia Chodas Krys Sikkema Susan Anderson Gisella Riess Brian Mooney Rob Sweeney Moe Lacerte Josh Dubitsky

Kay MacLean Shelby Moulin Jane Evans Arlene Titcombe Don Lee Don Mathewson Frank Hlodan Juan Christie

Mary Jane Collins Laura Maudsley T J Anrep Rene Klopsch Ed Stich Roger Easden Miro Hudecek Mike Tibensky

Glenn McCann Bill Rogers

Paul Evans David Shaw

Harry Brower Jim Kirwin

Sylvia Chodas Brian Mooney Gisela Riess Josh Dubitsky Diann Evans Glenn McCann

Krys Sikkema Al Sikkema Jane Evans Paul Evans

Mary Jane Fallon Mark Mintsoulis Rene Klopsch Ed Stich

John Coderre

Joseph Kaak

June Marie Provost

Tennis Women’s Doubles 55+ 65+ Men’s Doubles 55+ 65+ 75+ Mixed Doubles 55+ 65+ 75+ Walking 1 KM Prediction

Elaine Gallagher

Sandie Clode

2 KM Prediction

Joseph Kaak

Jim Emerson

3 KM Prediction

John Coderre

Joseph Kaak

Sandie Clode

Elaine Gallagher

1600 M Prediction Nordic Walking

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Way to go !

Marianne Vantol

55+ SUMMER GAMES

2012 Medal Winners:

BRAMPTON

August 14—16

London District #30 sent a contingent to the 55+ Summer Games (fo rmerly Actifest) t his year. Boarding the bus or driving, the spirits were high. Brampton did a nice job of providing a good set of games for all of the athletes. Housed at a variety of hotels, the London contingent rallied and brought home many medals and a wealth of great experiences. A great time of social interaction and camaraderie was had by all. The two days of competition were held at various venues throughout Brampton. Great friendships and great fun were evident. Hope to see more out to compete for the next 55 + Summer Games in Windsor. See you there!

Jean Johnston

Bowling

5 Pin Singles

BRONZE

Jim Emerson

Bowling

5 Pin Singles

BRONZE

Marianne Vantol

Cycling

10 KM Timed Race

SILVER

Helen Claxton and Betty Love

Horseshoes

Women

SILVER

Lou Claxton and Lloyd Rader

Horseshoes

Men

BRONZE

Akiko Nakamaru and Judy Reddick

Pickleball

Women

SILVER

Connie Lorch

Swimming

55+ 200m Prediction GOLD

John Coderre

Swimming

65+ Overall Medley SILVER

Alice Paterson

Swimming

75+ Overall Medley GOLD

Josh Dubitsky and Gisela Reiss

Tennis

65+ Mixed Doubles

Bill Connolly (C) Ivan Hopkins Harry Ducker KeithJohnston Doug Byers Brian Logie Mike Piccolotto

Slo-Pitch

Nancy Alway Rose Durand Larry Craigie Mike Vecchio Shelley Fleming Chuck Herniman

BRONZE

SILVER

Congratulations to all who represented London , District 30, at this year’s 55+ Summer Games in Brampton ! Job well done!

We would like to take this time to publicly thank people who act as convenors for our activities. Without them there would be no games and with their hard work and dedication, our events run smoothly and everyone has a good time!

Coming up…..

Come out...bring a friend… Get Involved with our Winter Games!

LONDON SENIOR WINTER GAMES ♦

The District 30 L.S.G. are held over a four week period Nov. 5– Nov. 29 enabling the 55+ active generation to participate in a number of different events.

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These games are open to all persons who will reach their 55th birthday during 2012.

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The events are Alpine and Nordic Skiing, Badminton, 10 pin Bowling, Crokinole, Curling, Duplicate Bridge, Euchre, Hockey, 9 Ball Pool, Pepper Skating, Table Tennis, Texas Hold’em, Volleyball and Wii Bowling ...something for everyone!

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Registration fee $ 12.00

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Registration forms will be out in October and are available at the Community Centres and Senior Centres in London as well as on our web site

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For more information go to our web site www.londonseniorgames.com or call (519)-225-2381

REGISTRATION DEADLINE Oct. 22, 2012

Euchre

Mon. Nov. 5

11:00 am

Masonville Manor

Wendy Bice

519-685-5599

Curling

8:45 am 12:30 pm 9:30 am

Ingersoll Curling Club

Doug Anderson

519-225-2381

10 Pin Bowling

Tues. Nov. 6 Thurs. Nov. 8 Wed. Nov. 7

Fleetway

Doris Jarrett

519-659-8178

Badminton

Fri. Nov. 9

9:30 am

Stronach Arena

Gail Prior

519-264-2968

Duplicate Bridge

Sat. Nov. 10

Hamilton Road Senior Centre

Bill Bice

519-685-5599

Hockey

Tues. Nov. 13

Western Fair Sports Centre

Bill Cochrane

519-652-1485

Crokinole

Wed. Nov. 14

519-225-2381

Thurs. Nov. 15

Longworth Retirement Residence Fleetway

TBA

9 Ball Pool

12:30– 4:30 pm 9:0011:00 am 12:005:00 pm 9:00 am

Joe Lampman

519-453-1866

Pepper

Mon. Nov. 19

9:00 a.m.

Mapleview Terrace

Wendy Bice

519-685-5599

Volleyball

Tues. Nov. 20

12:30-6:00

North London Optimist C.C.

519-225-2381

Wii Bowling

Wed. Nov. 21

Texas Hold’em

Mon.. Nov. 26

Chartwell Riverside Retirement Residence Amica

Bill Bice

519-685-5599

Skating

Wed. Nov. 28

Stronach Arena

TBA

519-225-2381

Table Tennis

Thurs. Nov. 29

Carling Heights Optimist C.C.

Hugh Beck

519-471-5728

Nordic Skiing

TBA

9:003:00 pm 12:00 4:00 pm 1:003:00 pm 9:002:30 pm TBA

Willie Wilson/ Mitch Lupa TBA

Circle R Ranch

Bill Salter

519-471-5993

Alpine Skiing

TBA

TBA

Boler Mountain

Doug Anderson

519-225-2381

519-225-2381

Registration Forms will be available throughout the city and at these locations: Carling Heights Optimist Community Centre 650 Elizabeth Street Phone: 661-2523

Kiwanis Senior Centre 78 Riverside Drive Phone: 661-5740

Boy’s and Girl’s Club—Senior Activity Area 184 Horton Street Phone: 434-9114

Hamilton Road Senior Community Centre 525 Hamilton Road Phone: 661-5758

North London Optimist Community Centre 1345 Cheapside Street Phone: 661-5198

Royal Canadian Legion Victory Branch 317 311 Oakland Avenue Phone: 455-2331

OR Call (519) 225-2381 OR Download from our website at

www.londonseniorgames.com

CONGRATULATIONS to all who took part in the London Senior Games this past summer. You helped make the “Summer Games” a resounding success again this year. We offer these events as fun filled activities that all might enjoy. Judging from the increase in participants and the many positive comments we have received, this approach is working. The winners at the London Senior Games “sanctioned” events had the opportunity to represent London in the Ontario 55+ Summer Games held in Brampton in August. We had 58 people participate in these games. It was a 3 day event that featured some fun competition, renewal of old friendships and a chance to enjoy the hospitality that the City of Brampton provided. Our proud Londoners came home with a total of 27 well deserved medals. A special thanks goes out to those folks who didn’t partake in any of the events, but went with us to support the participants and be goodwill ambassadors from the City of London. The preparations for the 2012 LSG “Winter Games” are completed and these events will be held at various locations across the city. The winners of these games will have the opportunity to advance to the Ontario 55+ Winter Games to be held in Huntsville on February 26-28, 2013. Good luck to all! A big “THANK YOU” to all the convenors and helpers who have volunteered their time and energy to help run the games. Without all your hard work and dedication these games would not be the success they are Doug Anderson