Reflections from the Games

A simple message to say thank you to everyone who participated in the 2012 All Seniors Care Games. The 5-day event was a huge success and much fun was had by all.

Follow this link for full results listings from each event.

http://www.allseniorscare.com/en/seniors-games/2012 

See below for video links to news stories and TV reports that covered the 2012 ASC Games.

http://www.youtube.com/user/allseniorscareLC

http://video.citytv.com/video/detail/1437849014001.000000/bt-health-tuesday-february-7-2012/

http://www.cyberpresse.ca/le-droit/actualites/ville-de-gatineau/201202/10/01-4494874-petanque-cartes-et-jeux-videos.php?utm_categorieinterne=trafficdrivers&utm_contenuinterne=cyberpresse_B4_en-manchette_1646213_section_POS1

 See you next year!

Crokinole!

LET THE SENIORS GAMES BEGIN

Welcome to the 2012 All Seniors Care Games

For the third straight year, All Seniors Care launched the All Seniors Care Seniors Games at 16 Retirement Residences across the country. The Games are part of the All Seniors Care commitment to providing seniors with innovative ways to develop and maintain an active lifestyle.

Day 1 of the Games kicked off with a bang and a piper! Excitement and anticipation was in the air as music played, guests were welcomed and the Queen was toasted at the Opening Ceremonies in residences across Canada. In Edmonton, Saskatoon, Regina, Brandon, Winnipeg, Stratford, Ottawa and Gatineau-Aylmer, bagpipers piped in dignitaries and athletes alike, and the Games were officially declared open by the Chefs de Mission.

The Chef de Mission at Sturgeon Creek I in Winnipeg kept the smiles wide and the energy high. “The Games inspire people to unite. It’s so good for people to come together and keep active,” explains Jack Blowers. “It gives us all something to do, to look forward to…plus my wife loves it!”

Ceremonies were opened with letters of Congratulations from the Lieutenant Governor, Governor General, Prime Minister, and Premiers of each province. Participants were cheered on and accompanied by local celebrities, MLAs, city councilors, volunteers, families and friends.

“I have nothing but praise for these Games and All Seniors Care,” states volunteer Fran Rowlin. “My mom lived in [an All Seniors Care Residence] for 6 years. She recently passed away at 105. Volunteering is my way of giving back to the place where she had so much care.”

Since Feb. 6^th coincides with the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee, during the Opening Ceremony, residents and guests also participated in a singing of “God Save the Queen” followed by a special toast, given by the Chef de Mission.

Later in the day, athletes walked and wheeled their way to fun and better health. An inspiring 1,000+ walkers wheeled, strolled, paraded, and even danced through the hallways, going as far as they could and having endless fun. Throughout the course, walkers chatted with volunteers, encouraged each other on, and read quotes from Her Majesty about Canada. 98 year old Cecil Southgate truly embodies what it means to be an athlete at these Games, “I may be one of the oldest walkers here,” he proudly states. “But I’m still doing it!”

From Alberta to Quebec, hundreds of seniors across Canada will be taking part in the Games this week. The Games run until Feb. 10^th and any spectators and participants are welcome!

For further information, please visit our website at www.allseniorscare.com or contact:Joshua Kuhl, Senior Executive Vice-President of Operations
e-mail: jkuhl@allseniorscare.com or call 416.929.1328