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Posted on Monday, June 24th
Martin’s Point Health Care to serve as major sponsor of 2019 NH Senior Games Manchester, NH: (June 24, 2019) The New Hampshire Senior Games (NHSG) is pleased to announce that registration for the 2019 Games is now open. Martin’s Point Health Care will support the effort to promote healthy aging in New Hampshire as the Games’ major sponsor. “Beyond the high-quality Medicare Advantage plans and primary care, we provide in New Hampshire and Maine, investing in partnerships to promote healthy communities is an important part of our mission,” said Dr. David Howes, President and CEO of Martin’s Point Health Care. “We’ve advocated for senior health and wellness through our long-term partnership with the Maine Area Agency on Aging—serving as lead sponsor for the Maine Senior Games for over ten years. We’re very excited to now join the New Hampshire Senior Games in their cause.” “We’re thrilled to welcome Martin’s Point as…
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Posted on Friday, June 14th
New Hampshire Senior Games athletes headed west for national competition Manchester, NH: (June 14, 2019) Over the next three weeks, a record number of 13,712 athletes from across the United States and beyond, will be participating the 2019 National Senior Games (NSG) in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Among the largest field in NSG history will be over 60 athletes from New Hampshire. “The national games are held every two years,” said Larry Flint, Chair of The NH Senior Games. “Those who qualify excelled in their events at the 2018 NH Senior Games. This is a great opportunity for local athletes to compete against the nation’s very best.” Flint went on to say that the 2018 NH Senior Games (a qualifier for the 2019 national games) drew over 700 competitors, one of the largest local fields in several years. NH athletes include: Name Hometown Sport Michael Akstin Barnstead Basketball Craig Anderson Derry …
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Posted on Friday, February 1st
When Ron Gauvin enters an archery competition, it’s quickly noticed that something special is going on beyond shooting arrows. Despite balance challenges and a paralyzed right arm, Ron manages to get to the line and let fly using a stabilizer bar and a special strap attached to the string that allows him to release using his mouth. Click here to see Ron demonstrate his technique in this brief video clip. What is more amazing than his performance, though, is the 27-year journey he and his wife and soulmate Patti have taken for his recovery and to become qualified for the 2019 National Senior Games presented by Humana. In fact, this is at its heart a love story, and because Patti also became a competitive archer and qualified in the process, this is a Personal Best profile for both. Ron and Patti went to the same high school and both participated in…
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Posted on Friday, August 24th
Dozens of athletes from around the United States and Canada competed in the 40th annual 2018 New Hampshire Senior Games Sunday. Athletes ranging from ages 35 to 94 set out to prove that age is only a state of mind. Nearly 200 athletes competed in track and field events, including a 50-meter run and pole vaulting. One of the day’s standouts was Flo Meiler. At 84 years young, she competed in eight events. Meiler holds the world record for pole vaulting in her age group. Her interest in the sport began 20 years ago. "I was watching some ladies at one of the National Senior Games, and the bar was not set very high, and I love challenges,” she said. “And I said, ‘I think I can do this.’” "We have (athletes) from as far away as Florida, California and Quebec,” said track and field director Lee…
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Posted on Monday, August 6th
The New Hmaphire Senior Games were covered by WMUR Channel 9 on August 5, 2018. A group of athletes are proving you’re never too old to be active. The 2018 New Hampshire Senior Games are going on through Labor Day. On Sunday, 35 athletes from across New England competed in table tennis matches at the Boys and Girls Club of Manchester. Participants are aged 40 and older. Some were into their 90s. “I'm better than some and not so good as others,” said Solon “Buzz” Kanakis, 97, who admitted he sometimes lets his opponent win. “Table tennis – we think of it as a game, but it's really a sport,” said Bob Neidorff of the New Hampshire Table Tennis Club. “It's athletic, and it's a great way to keep your mind in shape as well as your body.” The National Senior Games will be held next June in Albuquerque, New…
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