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Register Today for Arizona Senior Olympic Games
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he 2015 Arizona Senior Olympic Games will start on Saturday, Feb. 21. For those who are new to the games, here’s an interesting fact: The first Senior Olympic Games took place in Arizona in 1982 on the third weekend in February. They have started on that weekend every year since the beginning. Not many things are that reliable,
but you can be confident that if you put “Arizona Senior Olympic Games” on your calendar for the third weekend in February, you won’t go wrong! Check out www.seniorgames.org to get all the details on your favorite sport, including the registration deadline for that sport. Register today and be part of the fun!
Come to the Games Feb. 21 through March 15
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veryone is welcome to attend and to watch the 2015 Arizona Senior Olympic Games. It’s free. This is an opportunity for you to see what other seniors can do and gain
inspiration to get up, get out and get going on an exciting, active lifestyle. For a complete schedule of the Games, visit www.seniorgames.org.
Commissioners Meet for Final Planning
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he ASO Sports Commissioners met Saturday, Jan. 17, to put the final touches on the games, marking the culmination of a yearlong process. Through the generosity of the Salvation Army, the gathering was held at beautiful Herberger Center in Phoenix. At the meeting, Debera German led an awards ceremony rehearsal. Nancy Jackson discussed how new participants should be welcomed. ASO director Irene Stillwell offered a PowerPoint presentation on “Standards” and Roxanne Allen talked about the distribution of shirts to volunteers and participants. Paul Harvey explained the changes in the registration system and reviewed the dates of when information will be sent to commissioners. Planning for the 2015 Games began in April with an evaluation of the event, confirming or recruiting of sports commissioners and the setting
The commissioners put the final touches on the games at the Herberger Center in Phoenix. of tentative dates. After the dates are decided, various facilities are contacted to see if they are available. Dates are often adjusted to obtain the desired facility. Although the 2015 Games will only last a few weeks, the planning process is long and requires the work of many volunteers. “We’re grateful for the volunteers who work many hours throughout the year to make our games a success,” Stillwell says.
The Fun Walk Is for Everyone
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othing beats a brisk walk in Arizona’s great outdoors, with beautiful mountains ahead and the quiet desert surrounding you. The weather is clear and the air is crisp. You don’t have to hurry, because you’re participating in a noncompetitive Fun Walk. You want to walk briskly, knowing that it’s good for your heart to put out some effort. Because the pace is easy, you have time to talk to the people around you. Maybe you just want time to think or meditate. This experience can be yours when
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Get Your Ticker in Tip-Top Shape you sign up to participate in the Fun Walk at the 2015 Arizona Senior Olympic Games. The walk is a 5k, which is a little more than 3 miles. It’s a good workout, but doable. Sign up to be part of this event at www.seniorgames.org.
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id you know that heart disease claims more lives than all forms of cancer combined? It’s never too late to start helping your heart through regular exercise. Just 30 minutes of walking per day can make a big difference in your heart
health. Arizona Senior Olympics can help you choose exercises that will open the door to a more active lifestyle. Get up! Get out! Get going! Your heart will thank you!
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