By: Deanne Van Loon
The Sports Energy News monthly paper publishes our OSGA District 8 Member of the Month interview. April's Member of the Month is Andy Krol.

Andy is a local educator and a new OSGA member.  He was a member of District 8’s Creaky Knees Volleyball team that travelled to Orillia in February and won silver at the Provincial Games!!   Andy enjoyed the competition and hopes to compete again in future events.

Other Interests
Andy enjoys being active and plays hockey, volleyball, golf, and pickleball. He also enjoys boating, fishing, travelling, and spending time with his family and friends.  Andy has coached high school volleyball for 20 years. 
Welcome to District 8, Andy! 

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.



 

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!!

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!!"

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!  

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. 

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.

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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