The Sports Energy monthly paper publishes our OSGA District 8 Member of the Month interview. Our OSGA Member for the Month of September 2024 is Jennifer Keogh.
Jennifer is a fairly new member of the Ontario Senior Games Association. She played Pickleball at the local level, and last year Jennifer traveled to Brampton for the Ontario Senior Games. Jennifer shared she had a great experience at the games where she met so many nice people. Jennifer hopes to promote OSGA to others.
Other Interests
Jennifer has taught fitness classes, and she enjoys travelling, cycling, and meeting new acquaintances. She also enjoys book clubs and gardening.
For more OSGA District 8 information, contact our District Coordinator at lindad8osga@gmail.com or visit https://district8.osga.ca or follow us on Facebook.

Check out the poster for our NEW event!  Are you a seasoned pro?  Come out!  Never heard of washer toss?  Come on out!  CLICK HERE see the poster for registration details.  
 

Remember you must contact the convenor atleast one week before the event to pre-register!

Team Wert's mixed curling team won Gold representing District 8! They went 6 - 0! Congratulations to Charles Wert (Skip), Lise Lalonde (3rd), Frank Wood (2nd), and Nancy Simpson (Lead). It's on to Quebec City for the Canada Games!!

Congratulations to District 8's Volleyball Team who won Silver at the Winter Games!!  Woohoo!   I hear it was an excellent final game that went into a tiebreaker. This was also shared, "It was an awesome experience! The facility was amazing, nice hotel, & great competition. Lots of laughs and great camaraderie!!"

Congratulations to all District 8 participants at the Winter Games!!  From all reports, everyone had a great time and enjoyed the competition, the memories, and the friendships made.  All three of our curling teams earned medals at the games!  Team Wert (mixed) won gold, as did Team LaPierre (ladies).  Team McKay (men's) won silver.  Way to go!!
Our mixed volleyball team also earned a silver medal in a hard-fought competition for gold that went into a tiebreaker.
Woohoo!  

Gold medals for Team Lapierre (ladies curling) at the winter games!!! Silver medals for Team McKay (mens curling)!!  Way to go!!! District 8 is so proud of all of our participants!
Thank you to everyone who sent us updates and photos so we could enjoy the excitement of the games with you. 

Our district includes Stormont, Dundas, Glengarry, Prescott-Russell, and Akwesasne. We encourage all adults 55+ to stay active in their communities by joining in friendly, local competition in a variety of games and events. Participants also have the opportunity to progress to Regional, Provincial, and National competitions.

Some events that we host locally include billiards, cribbage, carpet bowling, bid euchre, bowling, euchre, curling, hockey, cycling, pickleball, bocce, shuffleboard, tennis, golf, lawn bowling, slo-pitch, prediction walking, washer toss, and more! There really is something for everyone!!

Contact Martha at thewarcups@gmail.com to find out more information and join in the friendship, fitness, and fun of the OSGA!

Visit us on FaceBook at OSGA 55+ District 8 - S D & G, Prescott, Russell & Akwesasne
 

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