From June 10-21, 2013 Delaware County athletes, age 50 and older, competed in the 23rd annual Delaware County Senior Games. The Senior Games featured ten days of competitive events, medal presentations, and best of all, inspiring performances from the participants. This year's theme was "The Power of Age". The Delaware County Senior Games are sponsored by Delaware County Council, Department of Parks and Recreation, and the County Office of Services for the Aging (COSA). The culminating event for this year's games was a Winner's Circle luncheon held on July 2, 2013 at the Drexelbrook Corporate Events Center in Upper Darby.

The games begin!  First event-Pickleball.

The games begin! First event-Pickleball.

Karen Bachmann, of Havertown, prepares to serve.

Karen Bachmann, of Havertown, prepares to serve.

Checking out the competition

Checking out the competition

Bob Ballantine, Senior Games commitee member;J.Gym McKeone, of Media with his silver medal in Men's Singles Pickleball; and Burr Daly, Senior Games committee member.

Bob Ballantine, Senior Games commitee member;J.Gym McKeone, of Media with his silver medal in Men's Singles Pickleball; and Burr Daly, Senior Games committee member.

The ladies ready to play!

The ladies ready to play!

Basketball

Basketball

Linda Zappacosta, of Chester, is presented her gold medal in Women's Basketball by Stephen Gamble, co-chair of the Delaware County Senior Games.

Linda Zappacosta, of Chester, is presented her gold medal in Women's Basketball by Stephen Gamble, co-chair of the Delaware County Senior Games.

Women's Basketball medalists:Annette Williams, Anne Shuster, Carolyn Shaw, Pat Parsons, and Donna Britt

Women's Basketball medalists:Annette Williams, Anne Shuster, Carolyn Shaw, Pat Parsons, and Donna Britt

Michael Camma, of Upper Chichester, takes a shot.

Michael Camma, of Upper Chichester, takes a shot.

The competition heats up!

The competition heats up!

Wii Bowling

Wii Bowling

George Garifalos, of Upper Darby, hoping for a strike.

George Garifalos, of Upper Darby, hoping for a strike.

Theresa Gaffney shows great form!

Theresa Gaffney shows great form!

Wii Bowling medalists: Paul LaFrance, Joseph Spence, Larry Campbell, Anna Browne, Dolly Lawson, and Audrey Poole

Wii Bowling medalists: Paul LaFrance, Joseph Spence, Larry Campbell, Anna Browne, Dolly Lawson, and Audrey Poole

Joyce Boyle gives her friend, Tom Hasiuk, a lift.

Joyce Boyle gives her friend, Tom Hasiuk, a lift.

Billiards

Billiards

Eyeing up a shot

Eyeing up a shot

Alva Holcombe lining up her shot.

Alva Holcombe lining up her shot.

Billiards medalists:Joan Barksdale, Ann Imbrenda, Sandy Baron, and Betty Zelesnick with Stephen Gamble, co-chair of the Delaware County Senior Games.

Billiards medalists:Joan Barksdale, Ann Imbrenda, Sandy Baron, and Betty Zelesnick with Stephen Gamble, co-chair of the Delaware County Senior Games.

Billiards Men's Doubles medalists:
Gold: Eugene Alliston and Julius Hernandi
Silver: Charles Kelley and John Lister

Billiards Men's Doubles medalists: Gold: Eugene Alliston and Julius Hernandi Silver: Charles Kelley and John Lister

Swimming

Swimming

On your mark, get set....

On your mark, get set....

Maurice "Mac" McDowell ready for the backstroke

Maurice "Mac" McDowell ready for the backstroke

Women Swimming medalists: Gail Gilvary, Jayne Milke, Elizabeth Taylor, Terri Talbot, Laura Schreiber, and Kate Clair

Women Swimming medalists: Gail Gilvary, Jayne Milke, Elizabeth Taylor, Terri Talbot, Laura Schreiber, and Kate Clair

The cheering section

The cheering section

Shuffleboard

Shuffleboard

Keeping cool

Keeping cool

More silicone spray please!

More silicone spray please!

Women's Shuffleboard medalists:
Barbara Percival, Anne Shuster, and Lucyle Pollock.

Women's Shuffleboard medalists: Barbara Percival, Anne Shuster, and Lucyle Pollock.

Shuffleboard medalists from Lima Estates

Shuffleboard medalists from Lima Estates

Bowling

Bowling

We want strikes!

We want strikes!

Ready for some friendly competition

Ready for some friendly competition

Bowlers show their spirit!

Bowlers show their spirit!

"Strike-ing" a pose

"Strike-ing" a pose

9 Hole Golf

9 Hole Golf

Taking a moment for a photo op

Taking a moment for a photo op

Jay and Harriet Harowitz, Joe and Karen Speakman, and Earnest and Sharon Dansby

Jay and Harriet Harowitz, Joe and Karen Speakman, and Earnest and Sharon Dansby

Jannie Sirkin

Jannie Sirkin

 A beautiful day for some golf!

A beautiful day for some golf!

Table Tennis

Table Tennis

Andy Lewis, of Elkins Park, competes in Men's Singles Table Tennis.

Andy Lewis, of Elkins Park, competes in Men's Singles Table Tennis.

Helene Roth and Marianne Sterin compete in Women's Singles Table Tennis.

Helene Roth and Marianne Sterin compete in Women's Singles Table Tennis.

Dwan Hunt with his gold medal in Men's Singles Table Tennis.

Dwan Hunt with his gold medal in Men's Singles Table Tennis.

Maryann Sterin, of Garnet Valley, with Alan Kutner, of Havertown show off their Table Tennis medals.

Maryann Sterin, of Garnet Valley, with Alan Kutner, of Havertown show off their Table Tennis medals.

Horseshoes

Horseshoes

Dot Dugan giving it her all in Horseshoes!

Dot Dugan giving it her all in Horseshoes!

John Durning and Ernie Brown compete in Men's Horseshoes.

John Durning and Ernie Brown compete in Men's Horseshoes.

Frank McMenamin, Joe Hart, and Bill Gant

Frank McMenamin, Joe Hart, and Bill Gant

Horseshoe medalists: Matt Brady, Anne Shuster, and Janet Hammett

Horseshoe medalists: Matt Brady, Anne Shuster, and Janet Hammett

18 Hole Golf

18 Hole Golf

And they're off!

And they're off!

Fairway friends

Fairway friends

Beth Crowers and Karen Giglio

Beth Crowers and Karen Giglio

18 Hole golf medalists proud of their medals!

18 Hole golf medalists proud of their medals!

Tennis

Tennis

Mary Lallier

Mary Lallier

James White

James White

Frank McMenamin and Joe Hart

Frank McMenamin and Joe Hart

Jean Raum, Barbara Massaro, Carol Mattheis, Jeanne Ginsberg

Jean Raum, Barbara Massaro, Carol Mattheis, Jeanne Ginsberg

Miniature Golf

Miniature Golf

Kenn Kropp hoping for a hole-in-one!

Kenn Kropp hoping for a hole-in-one!

Linda Zappacosta celebrates her hole-in-one.

Linda Zappacosta celebrates her hole-in-one.

Women Miniature Golf medalists

Women Miniature Golf medalists

Men Miniature Golf medalists

Men Miniature Golf medalists

Track and Field

Track and Field

Mark Causerano sprints toward the finish line!

Mark Causerano sprints toward the finish line!

Fit for Life Award recipient, John Iannotti

Fit for Life Award recipient, John Iannotti

softball toss

softball toss

A great throw by Anna Brown!

A great throw by Anna Brown!

Winner's Circle Reception at the Drexelbrook Corporate Events Center on July 2, 2013.

Winner's Circle Reception at the Drexelbrook Corporate Events Center on July 2, 2013.

Rosa Amsel, 95, the oldest female Senior Games participant, and Delaware County Executive Director, Marianne Grace.

Rosa Amsel, 95, the oldest female Senior Games participant, and Delaware County Executive Director, Marianne Grace.

Fit for Life award winners Elizabeth Taylor and Jayne Milke.

Fit for Life award winners Elizabeth Taylor and Jayne Milke.

Fit for Life winner, John Iannotti, is presented his award by Stephen Gamble, co-chair of the Delaware County Senior Games.

Fit for Life winner, John Iannotti, is presented his award by Stephen Gamble, co-chair of the Delaware County Senior Games.

Richard Bayley, 96, oldest male Senior Games participant.

Richard Bayley, 96, oldest male Senior Games participant.

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The games begin!  First event-Pickleball. Karen Bachmann, of Havertown, prepares to serve. Checking out the competition Bob Ballantine, Senior Games commitee member;J.Gym McKeone, of Media with his silver medal in Men's Singles Pickleball; and Burr Daly, Senior Games committee member. The ladies ready to play! Basketball Linda Zappacosta, of Chester, is presented her gold medal in Women's Basketball by Stephen Gamble, co-chair of the Delaware County Senior Games. Women's Basketball medalists:Annette Williams, Anne Shuster, Carolyn Shaw, Pat Parsons, and Donna Britt Michael Camma, of Upper Chichester, takes a shot. The competition heats up! Wii Bowling George Garifalos, of Upper Darby, hoping for a strike. Theresa Gaffney shows great form! Wii Bowling medalists: Paul LaFrance, Joseph Spence, Larry Campbell, Anna Browne, Dolly Lawson, and Audrey Poole Joyce Boyle gives her friend, Tom Hasiuk, a lift. Billiards Eyeing up a shot Alva Holcombe lining up her shot. Billiards medalists:Joan Barksdale, Ann Imbrenda, Sandy Baron, and Betty Zelesnick with Stephen Gamble, co-chair of the Delaware County Senior Games. Billiards Men's Doubles medalists:
Gold: Eugene Alliston and Julius Hernandi
Silver: Charles Kelley and John Lister Swimming On your mark, get set.... Maurice "Mac" McDowell ready for the backstroke Women Swimming medalists: Gail Gilvary, Jayne Milke, Elizabeth Taylor, Terri Talbot, Laura Schreiber, and Kate Clair The cheering section Shuffleboard Keeping cool More silicone spray please! Women's Shuffleboard medalists:
Barbara Percival, Anne Shuster, and Lucyle Pollock. Shuffleboard medalists from Lima Estates Bowling We want strikes! Ready for some friendly competition Bowlers show their spirit! "Strike-ing" a pose 9 Hole Golf Taking a moment for a photo op Jay and Harriet Harowitz, Joe and Karen Speakman, and Earnest and Sharon Dansby Jannie Sirkin  A beautiful day for some golf! Table Tennis Andy Lewis, of Elkins Park, competes in Men's Singles Table Tennis. Helene Roth and Marianne Sterin compete in Women's Singles Table Tennis. Dwan Hunt with his gold medal in Men's Singles Table Tennis. Maryann Sterin, of Garnet Valley, with Alan Kutner, of Havertown show off their Table Tennis medals. Horseshoes Dot Dugan giving it her all in Horseshoes! John Durning and Ernie Brown compete in Men's Horseshoes. Frank McMenamin, Joe Hart, and Bill Gant Horseshoe medalists: Matt Brady, Anne Shuster, and Janet Hammett 18 Hole Golf And they're off! Fairway friends Beth Crowers and Karen Giglio 18 Hole golf medalists proud of their medals! Tennis Mary Lallier James White Frank McMenamin and Joe Hart Jean Raum, Barbara Massaro, Carol Mattheis, Jeanne Ginsberg Miniature Golf Kenn Kropp hoping for a hole-in-one! Linda Zappacosta celebrates her hole-in-one. Women Miniature Golf medalists Men Miniature Golf medalists Track and Field Mark Causerano sprints toward the finish line! Fit for Life Award recipient, John Iannotti softball toss A great throw by Anna Brown! Winner's Circle Reception at the Drexelbrook Corporate Events Center on July 2, 2013. Rosa Amsel, 95, the oldest female Senior Games participant, and Delaware County Executive Director, Marianne Grace. Fit for Life award winners Elizabeth Taylor and Jayne Milke. Fit for Life winner, John Iannotti, is presented his award by Stephen Gamble, co-chair of the Delaware County Senior Games. Richard Bayley, 96, oldest male Senior Games participant.