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Our 34rd Year • Over 25,000 Weekly Readers ISSUE NO. 14 • April 9, 2026 • RutherfordWeekly.com • 828-248-1408
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Rutherford County Senior Games to inspire community, competition and connection Article by Jean Gordon. Photos Contributed and Jean Gordon. Approximately 200 senior citizens are set to participate in the annual Rutherford County Senior Games beginning Monday, April 13 with an opening ceremony at 8:30am at the Senior Center on Callahan Koon Road in Spindale. Participants, families, and community members are invited to attend. A highlight of the morning will be the ceremonial torch lighting by Kay Carswell, symbolizing the enduring strength and vitality of the senior community. Attendees will also be honored by a special performance of the National Anthem by Loretta McCombs, setting a patriotic and uplifting tone for the events to follow. Immediately after the opening ceremony, participants and guests are invited to join in the Fun Walk, a beloved tradition that encourages everyoneregardless of athletic ability to take part. The walk will follow the Senior Center’s scenic trail and serves as a reminder that the Senior Games are not just about competition, but about participation, connection, and joy. With weeks filled with athletic events, creative expression, and meaningful fellowship, this year’s games promise to be both inspiring and unforgettable. While medals will be awarded and talents showcased, the true heart of
Rutherford County Senior Center Program Manager Tonya Garrison, gearing up for Senior Games.
the Senior Games lies in something much deeper. “Senior Games is about community as much as it is about athletics and talent,” says Program Manager Tonya Garrison. “When you Linda Bedow after taking a shot. accomplish something meaningful, it becomes even more special when you experience it alongside others. That’s what community is all about.” “Whether someone wins a sporting event, creates a beautiful At shuffleboard practice are (left to right) Bob Billingsley, Grace Quick, piece of art, or sings Calvin Phillips set to shoot pool. Shannon Alley (Activities Asst.) and June Greene. with passion during Performing Arts the performing arts events, the goal is not simply participants will perform achievement-it is sharing that moment Thursday, April 30 with with others. It is about celebrating life winners announced at 10:30am, following the together,” Garrison continued. The 2026 Senior Games will feature performances. Everyone is invited to a wide variety of athletic competitions, along with SilverArts events that the Performing Arts event highlight the creativity and talents of at 9:30am April 30. The Rutherford participants in visual, literary, heritage, County Senior Center and performing arts. Community members are is celebrating being the encouraged to attend, support Center in North Carolina participants, and even consider joining with the highest growth future events. Whether cheering from rate of participants over the sidelines, walking the trail, or the past year. participating in an event, there is a place See page 9 for a for everyone in the Senior Games. Grace Quick, described as the ‘queen of ping pong’, senior games “For many, this annual tradition practices with Joey Buchanan. calendar of events. is more than just a series of eventsit is a celebration of active living, lifelong achievement, and the power of community,” Garrison added. Sporting events include chair volleyball, basketball shoot, swimming, horseshoes, bowling, cornhole, bocce, football throw, pickleball and mini-golf, billiards, table tennis, and shuffleboard. At the conclusion of the games, more than 560 seniors will receive medals. On Monday, April 27 and Tuesday, April 28, the Silver Arts competitive artwork will be on display until 4pm each day in the craft room at the center. Winners will be announced at 10:30am April 28.
Jerry Clontz and Darrell Kiger at the ping pong practice table.
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