Several seniors in the community represented Sundre in the 2013 Alberta 55 Plus Summer Games last week, bringing home numerous medals for Zone 2.
Eighty-five-year-old Peggy Stockwell received a silver medal for placing second in the 70-plus singles cribbage.
“I was pleased that I brought home the silver medal,” said Stockwell, adding that she has participated in the event for nearly eight years.
“It's just such fun, whether you win medals or not. I mean it's a great bit of fun and of course if you've been to other games, you meet people that you've met other places, renew acquaintances,” she said.
She has won a gold medal, a silver medal and a bronze medal in the event before, she said.
“I just wish more of our town would participate. I think it's just a wonderful experience and we do have lots of seniors. I think they're missing out on a great weekend,” she said, adding that she was proud to represent Sundre. “I love the town of Sundre and I like to participate in Zone 2.”
Sixty-nine-year-old Larry Bergum received a bronze medal for placing third in the 70-plus men's slo-pitch, along with Al Woronchak. Morley Jones and Ray Miller from Olds were also on the team.
“I love playing ball and so we just play,” said Bergum, adding that he has been participating in the event for the last four years.
“It was a good game. It was a little wet this year, it was cold, but we got through with them,” he said.
The event was held in Barrhead and Westlock on July 25 to July 28.
Michael Prichuk placed first in the 55-plus men's Callaway golf, while Gordon Fisher placed third in the 55-plus men's slo-pitch.
Ed Wicks, Marty Jorgensen and Barry Moore placed second in the 65-plus men's slo-pitch. Jorgensen also received bronze and silver in wood crafting.
Sixty-seven-year-old Wicks said he has been playing in the event for about five years.
“We're quite proud of the fact that we had six or eight of our local team involved in slo-pitch,” said Wicks.
“Sometimes I think I'm better than I really am, and so then my ego gets the best of me,” he laughed.
Marie Sihlis participated in creative writing poetry, light verse and non-fiction humorous.
Other activities at the event included curling, shuffleboard, pool, swimming, tennis and arts and crafts.
