Maine Senior Games Returning

Advance planning is now underway for this statewide competition, which will be held here on Sunday, Aug. 13, 2023, starting at 10 a.m. There will be five-year age brackets, starting at 45 years of age.

Several days ago, Jo Dill, retiring Senior Games coordinator since 2009, and Karen Reardon, incoming Senior Games coordinator, met at the Town Hall with Bridgton Recreation Director Gary Colello and Bill Preis, volunteer coordinator of Bridgton Ping Pong. It was a time to meet Ms. Reardon, view the facility, and finalize the date of the tournament. Karen Reardon recently retired as chairperson of the Health and Physical Education Department at South Portland High School. She has participated in Maine competed at the National Senior Games, bringing back to Maine a total of nine medals in the shot, discus, and the hammer throw.

“We welcome Karen to the position,” Preis said. “Special thanks to Jo Dill who has shown great leadership for the last 13 years.”

The Bridgton Town Hall is an outstanding facility for Ping Pong, with four Ping Pong tables, excellent lighting, wood floors, high ceilings, bathrooms, and plenty of parking. Ping Pong is offered there on Sundays, from 1 to 4 p.m., at no cost. Ping Pong paddles and balls are available to use for free. The game offers good aerobic exercise, is low impact, and is fun! Wear sneakers, bring a partner or find a playing partner there.

For information on Maine Senior Games check out http://www.maineseniorgames.org