March 7, 2018 (Lincolnton, NC) ─ Rather than just watch the games on television, Heath House, a DePaul Senior Living Community in Lincolnton, hosted its very own Senior Olympics! Following a kick-off celebration with a passing of the Heath House Olympic torch, residents and staff competed for the gold in several events including checkers, a spelling bee, Wii bowling, putt-putt golf and a javelin throw.

Pictured here with the Heath House Olympic torch are Merle Sherrill and Marise Kinsey, along with Roger Green who took the silver in Wii Bowling and the gold in the hole-in-one contest. All residents received certificates of participation and medals, presented by Heath House Administrator Terry Black.

Pictured in the group photo are Jeanette Kelly (gold in Spelling Bee and silver in Wii Bowling), Arvin Gabbard, Brenda Parker, Roger Green, Phyllis Spence and Henry Bristow (gold in Javelin Throw). Also pictured are Heath House Olympians Roger Green and Carol Gamble receiving ribbons for their participation from Administrator Terry Black and staff member Brittany Heavner.

Staff got into the fun by participating in “Hug a Balloon” event and a “Raw” Egg Race.

“Everyone enjoys some good, friendly competition,” said Activities Director Millie Guy. “The daylong event was a great success and the residents stated they enjoyed it very much.”

For more information about Heath House, please contact Administrator Terry Black at (704) 732-1113, at tblack@depaul.org or visit us on Facebook.