Northwest Arkansas Senior Games

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In the spring of 2007 a crowd of 447 seniors converged on Harrison to participate in the Northwest Arkansas (AAA NW Arkansas) Senior Games’ track, field and fun events. The Area Agency on Aging of Northwest Arkansas sponsors the event each year and has announced that the 2008 games will be held April 11 – May 10, 2008. The 24th annual senior games will kick off with the women's 8-ball pool competition on Friday, April 11, and the men's 8-ball pool competition on Friday April 18, at the Boone County Senior Activity Center in Harrison; followed by the bowling competition on Thursday, April 24 at Cottonwood Bowl in Harrison; then the big track, field and fun event day will be held at the Harrison Junior High School on Friday, May 2, 2008.  The games will conclude with the archery tournament on Saturday, May 10 at the City Park (on the corner of Marilyn and Red Bud Street) in Bull Shoals.		The competitions will include events for the serious competitor as well as a host of recreational and fun games including: a wide variety of walks, dashes, and runs, even a 3K run; shot put, discus, running long jump, javelin, and standing long jump;  dominoes, horseshoes, baggo, daisy air gun, softball throw, stationary cycling, basketball shoot, spin casting, football throw, nail pounding, Skip-Bo, and a balloon bust relay.  The  competitions are divided into age groups. In 2008 medals and ribbons will be given for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place depending on the event.           Over the past few years, a number of corporations and businesses have become partners, providing financial support for senior services through their Northwest Arkansas Senior Games sponsorship.         The games are open to people age 50 and older and pre-registration is required. The registration deadline for the 8-ball pool tournament will be March 28, 2008.  For all other events the registration deadline is April 15, 2008.                    Anyone needing additional information may call 870-741-1144, email info@aaanwar.org  by mail at Area Agency on Aging of Northwest Arkansas, P.O. Box 1795, Harrison, AR 72602. To see eligibility requirements and print a registration form, click here.
Silver Haired Legislature  The Silver Haired Legislative Session is a mock legislature of delegates 60 years of age and older that has convened every two years since 1978. The session is held with the permission of the Arkansas General Assembly and sponsored by the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) Division of Aging and Adult Services in partnership with the Arkansas Area Agencies on Aging.       The Silver Haired Legislature program  provides an opportunity for senior Arkansans to:  Learn about the legislative process and become more effective advocates for all seniors in the state Bring the issues and concerns of senior Arkansans to the attention of the Arkansas General Assembly and the general public Have legislation passed during the Silver Haired session that may become actual Arkansas law The 2008 Silvered Haired Legislature will be held at the state capitol in Little Rock on August 20-21.   If you would like more information about how to become a delegate for your county please call Angie Dunlap at 800-432-9721 or 870-741-1144 or email adunlap@aaanwar.org. If you need Adobe Reader to read the PDF file click here.