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District 8

Stormont

Dundas

Glengarry

Prescott

Russell

Akwesasne

D8 Member of the Month March 2024

Friday, March 1, 2024
By: Deanne Van Loon
Charles Wert

Charles joined OSGA in 2023.  Team Wert won gold at our District competition for Mixed curling and also earned gold at the Provincial Games in February 2024 in Orillia.  Charles has enjoyed the competition and the camaraderie and looks forward to representing Ontario at the Canada Games in August in Quebec.  Congratulations Charles and Team Wert!  We look forward to having you compete with District 8 for years to come!
Other Interests
Charles has recently taken up the sport of golf and enjoys playing in the men’s twilight golf each week.  He also enjoys spending time with his family. 
Welcome to District 8, Charles!  You’ve had quite the start!!

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.


 

Team Wert Wins Gold at Provincial Games

Saturday, February 10, 2024
By: Deanne Van Loon
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!!

Volleyball team wins Silver at Provincial Games!

Saturday, February 10, 2024
By: Deanne Van Loon
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!!"

District 8 Well Represented at Winter Games!!

Saturday, February 10, 2024
By: Deanne Van Loon
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!  

More curling medals!!

Saturday, February 10, 2024
By: Deanne Van Loon
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. 

2023-2024 District 8 Board

Wednesday, August 30, 2023
By: Deanne Van Loon
District 8’s current Board members! Want to get involved? Interested in convening an event? Interested in finding out more? Feel free to message us.
Left to Right - Jennifer Keogh, Marie Beckstead (Treasurer), Linda Vickers (District Coordinator), Dan Youmelle (President), Graham Vickers (Vice President), Deanne Van Loon (Promotions/Media), Martha Warcup (Secretary), and Fay Emerton-Proulx.

Welcome to District 8

Tuesday, January 24, 2023
By: Deanne Van Loon
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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