November 1, 2013 (Henrietta, NY) ─A trophy and bragging rights were on the line at DePaul’s seventh-annual Senior Olympics, held Friday, October 25 at DePaul’s Recreation Center located at 1931 Buffalo Road.

Pictured here, Woodcrest Commons resident Alma Coles gets direction from DePaul’s Director of Recreation Dan Charcholla, Dick Wagner tries his hand at shuffleboard and John Hicks takes his best shot in ladder ball. Woodcrest Commons took home medals in the spelling bee and bowling.

Events included a spelling bee, shuffle board, a putting green and bean bag toss, bowling, Wii bowling, word search and ladder golf. Individuals competed for gold, silver, and bronze medals in each game.

“Giving our seniors the opportunity to stay active and social is an important aspect of our senior living programs and the Olympics are another fun way for our residents to get involved in something new and exciting,” says Tanya MacNaughton, Regional Director, DePaul Senior Living Communities.

Pictured, Woodcrest Commons residents Clare Housen shows off her Woodcrest Commons pride while Doris Hewitt takes in DePaul’s seventh annual Senior Olympics.

The DePaul Olympic Cup was awarded to The Shire at Culverton at the closing ceremonies. For more information about Woodcrest Commons, please contact Administrator Maryellen Borer at (585) 334-1800 or visit us on Facebook.