May 26, 2013 2 min read

People 50 or older and residents of Greene, Fayette or Washington counties are eligible to participate in the 27th annual Senior Games June 19 at Charleroi Area High School.

This year’s slogan is”Spark Your Energy.” It was chosen to draw attention to the parallel between the influence of the energy industry in Southwestern Pennsylvania and the quick-to-be-ignited energy of the Senior Games and its participants.

The parade of athletes and opening ceremonies begin at 9 a.m. in the amphitheater. Events include the 1-mile walk, 50-yard dash, basketball toss, bocce, casting, football throw, horseshoes, putting, shuffleboard, softball throw and stationary bike. They begin at 10 a.m. and continue until about 3 p.m.

There will be ongoing stage entertainment in the air-conditioned auditorium, crafts and homemade food in the cafeteria, super bingo and a PrimeTime Health Fair where vendors will offer free health screenings, gifts, prize drawings and information on programs and services available to older adults.

Admission is free, but there is a $1 registration fee, per athletic event, to compete. Gold, silver and bronze medals are awarded. Registration is requested; however, individuals may register on Senior Games day for most of the competitions. Rules and forms are available at www.swpa-aaa.org. Forms also may be picked up at participating senior centers and at Area Agency on Aging offices in Washington, Charleroi, Uniontown and Waynesburg.

For more information or to register, contact your local senior center, call Southwestern PA Area Agency on Aging Inc. at 724-489-8080, call 1-888-300-2704, extension 4430, or download a form at www.swpa-aaa.org.