Senior athletes compete for gold at The Glen
The phrase “the golden years” has a whole new meaning around The Glen at Scripps Ranch because a group of San Diego seniors there put their athleticism to the test for the sweet taste of Olympic “gold” victory.
More than 100 seniors who call the San Diego senior living community home proved that age is just a number while participating in a weeklong Olympic-style competition from July 15 to 19.
The Glen at Scripps Ranch hosted these events for the second year. The primary aim is to foster a strong sense of community and encourage an active lifestyle among seniors.
The Olympic events kicked off with the opening torch ceremony and parade on July 15, 10 a.m. at the community located at 9800 Glen Center Drive in Scripps Ranch. Hundreds of residents and team members were expected to attend, and six countries were represented.
Friendly competitions (involving some smack talk, of course) included pickleball, ping pong, golf, billiards, and the most visually telling event: pool noodle racing.
The games concluded with a closing ceremony and medal presentation on Friday, July 19.
