The Parks & Recreation Department is celebrating the 20th anniversary of the Western Colorado Senior Games on August 23-29, 2021! This weeklong athletic competition showcases the athleticism of over 200 athletes who are 50+ years of age. Spectators are welcome to any event. A health fair, open to the public, is also scheduled on Friday, August 27 from 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Attendees can receive a free skin cancer screening, COVID-19 vaccine, learn about Medicare, attend gentle yoga, and learn about other health and wellness topics.
Western Colorado Senior Games Schedule
Day: Time: Location:
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Monday, August 23
Bocce Ball 8:30am Hawthorne Park, 400 Gunnison Ave.
Billiards 8 Ball 9:00am Senior Recreation Center, 550 Ouray Ave.
Table Tennis 2:00pm Bookcliff Activity Center, 540 ½ 29 ¼ Rd.
Disc Golf 5:30pm Watson Island, 729 Struthers Ave.
Tuesday, August 24
5K Run/Walk 8:30am Canyon View Park: Baseball Shelter, 730 24 Rd. (east)
Cornhole 9:00am Canyon View: Liberty Cap Softball Field, 730 24 Rd.
Axe Throwing 12:30pm Axeology, 2487 Industrial Blvd
Golf: 2 Person Scramble 3:00pm Lincoln Park Golf Course, 800 Mantlo Cr.
Wednesday, August 25
Longest Drive 7:30 am Lincoln Park Club House (9th Fairway), 800 Mantlo Cr.
Golf Chip/Putt 9:00am Lincoln Park Golf Course, 800 Mantlo Cr.
Basketball Shoot 1:00pm Bookcliff Activity Center, 540 ½ 29 ¼ Rd.
Cribbage 2:00pm Senior Recreation Center, 550 Ouray Ave.
Thursday, August 26
Swimming – 500 warm-up 7:00am Orchard Mesa Pool, 2736 Unaweep Ave.
Horseshoes 9:00am Canyon View Horseshoe Pits, 730 24 Rd. (northeast)
Billiards 9 Ball 9:00am Senior Recreation Center, 550 Ouray Ave.
Bowling 1:00pm Orchard Mesa Lanes, 295 27 Rd.
Banquet 4:30pm Ale House, 2531 N. 12th St.
Friday, August 27
Field Events Shot/Discus 7:00am Lincoln Park Sports Complex, 910 No. 12th St.
Other Field Events 7:30am Lincoln Park Sports Complex, 910 No. 12th St.
Track Events 9:00am Lincoln Park Sports Complex, 910 No. 12th St.
Health Fair 9am-12pm Lincoln Park Barn
Pinochle 1:00pm Senior Recreation Center, 550 Ouray Ave.
Saturday, August 28
Pickleball 8:30am Lincoln Park Pickleball Courts, 1340 Gunnison Ave.
Sunday, August 29
Pickleball 8:30am Lincoln Park Pickleball Courts, 1340 Gunnison Ave.
Contact: Greg LeBlanc, Sr. Assistant to the City Manager | 970-244 1557 or gregoryl@gjcity.org