Those individuals who might be looking for something to be involved with or volunteer, may we suggest the Senior Olympics which is for men and women age 55 and older.
If you are interested, the owner Pat Day and the rest of the Day & Genda Funeral Home team would like to hear from you.
“Just give us a call and let us know,” said Day. “We’ve got people who have always wanted to help serve and volunteer. If you want to participate, give us a call and let us know and we’ll try to set you up and get you involved.”
The thing that really help makes this event so special is the camaraderie plus the competitive nature and spirit that each person brings to the event.
This year marks the 25th Anniversary of the Olympics which Day said is a great accomplishment. This year’s event also had Indiana State Representative Mark Genda and Frankfort Mayor Judy Sheets as torch bearers for the event. Genda led the torch relay and passed the torch onto seniors who have participated in almost every Senior Olympics for the last 25 years. Mayor Sheets carried the torch into the building.
“We had a nice group show up for the torch relay,” said Day. “We made it through town. People were waving and honking their horns. The torch always turns heads.”
At PPRC, the torch relay was met by at least 50 people who were ready for the Opening Ceremonies and then to tackle the first event of the Olympics Team Trivia. The ceremony also had participants place the four flags on the wall to represent their countries which were Mexico, Egypt, Brazil and France.
Team events in the Olympics are Bowling, Putting Contest, Ball Pong, Sequence, Jigsaw Puzzles, Corn Toss, Horseshoes, One-Mile Walk, Texas Hold ‘Em, Euchre, Rummikub, 8-ball Pool, Bid Euchre, Bocce Ball, Dominoes, Bridge, Croquet, Phase 10, Badminton, Skipbo 21, Pickle Ball, Yahtzee, Dart Ball, Bingo and Shuffleboard,
Day said there was roughly 25 to 26 sports in the Olympics in which individuals will participate in anywhere from one, two or three events per week. The closing ceremony is 5 p.m. on Thursday, May 30, at the Neighborhood Center.
Day was asked if he was surprised by the number of people wanting to be involved in the Olympics.
“This is one of the those events that people who participate in it are looking forward to it every year,” said Day. “When we get to February or March, people start saying, ‘May is coming. Are we still doing this? Are we still a part of this?’ The excitement people get from this makes me excited.”