REGISTER NOW FOR THE 23rd ANNUAL DETROIT SENIOR OLYMPICS JUNE 18-22

All Detroit seniors 50 and older who have proudly stayed fit or have a special skill or love for certain games, see how you stack up against other seniors in the 23rd annual Detroit Senior Olympics. If you register by May 31, registration is only $10. The Senior Olympics are sponsored by the Detroit Recreation Department, Detroit Area Agency on Aging, and the City of Detroit Senior Citizens Department.

The Detroit Senior Olympics will take place June 18 - 22. The events include a variety of social activities and competitive sports, including arts & crafts, baking, basketball, bounce volleyball, bowling, cycling, checkers, billiards, frisbee toss, golf, horseshoes, in-line skating, softball, swimming, tennis, table tennis, track events, and whist tournament. All participants will receive a certificate. Event winners will receive medals for first, second, and third place.

Event Schedule
Monday, June 18
9 a.m. Billiards at Belle Isle Casino
9 a.m. Tennis at Belle Isle Tennis Courts
9 a.m. Golf � Shotgun Start (Rogell 18601 Berg Rd., Detroit)
10:30 a.m. Softball Game � 65 & older men at Allison Field (Beech Daly & 6 Mile, Redford)
6 p.m. 3 on 3 Basketball women at Williams Recreation Center (8431 Rosa Parks, Detroit)
5 on 5 Basketball men at Williams Recreation Center (8431 Rosa Parks, Detroit)

Tuesday, June 19
9 a.m. Tennis Finals at Belle Isle Tennis Courts
10 a.m. 5K & 10K Bike Races on Belle Isle
12 p.m. Bowling at Hazel Park Bowl & Lounge (24211 Hughes, Hazel Park)
6 p.m. Bounce Volleyball at Coleman Young Center (2751 Robert Bradby Dr., Detroit)
6 p.m. Swimming at Adams Butzel Complex (10500 Lyndon, Detroit)

Wednesday, June 20
All Events Take Place At Belle Isle (Casino Area or Athletic Complex)
8 a.m. Registration
9 a.m. Molina Health Care Advantage Adult Senior Service Health Fair
9:30 a.m. Opening Ceremony � Belle Isle Casino
9:30 a.m. Arts & Crafts
9:45 a.m. Whist Tournament
9:45 a.m. 1 Mile Walk
10 a.m. Basketball Free Throw
10:30 a.m. Horseshoe Tournament / Checkers
11 a.m. Square Dancing Demonstration
11:15 a.m. 1 Mile Run
12 p.m. Lunch
12:30 p.m. Softball Hit & Throw / Frisbee Toss
12:30 p.m. A.M. Medal Presentation
12:30 p.m. In-Line Skating (5K)
1 p.m. Table Tennis Tournament
1:30 p.m. 50- & 100-Yard Dash
2 p.m. Prizes & Giveaways / P.M. Medal Presentation

Thursday, June 21
Rain Day

Friday, June 22
Rain Day

All participants will receive a certificate of participation. Event winners will receive medals for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place.
To compete, you must be at least 50 years of age on or before December 31, 2007.

DETROIT RECREATION DEPARTMENT HAS A SUMMER OF FUN READY FOR DETROIT RESIDENTS

The Detroit Recreation Department is gearing up for another fun-filled summer season that will include day camp, swimming pools, paddleboats, movies, music, and more.

Paddleboats will make their debut this Memorial Day weekend at the Flynn Pavilion on Belle Isle. For only $5 per person, you can enjoy a half-hour of paddling around Lake Takoma.

During your visit to Belle Isle, take a ride on the Giant Slide or catch Movies in the Park at the Belle Isle Bandshell. "Over the Hedge" will be shown on July 12 and "Cars" on July 26.

If you need to unwind on Sunday evening, head to the Belle Isle Beach and enjoy Jazz on the Beach. The concert series kicks off on Aug. 5 with Lisa Cunningham & Enchanted followed by Brenda Joy & Posh! on Aug. 12, Gerard Gibbs & R�Organyzed, co-sponsored by Wayne County Parks, on Aug. 19, and concludes with Ed Stone on Aug. 26.

As the summer heats up, stay cool at the Belle Isle Water Slide, which opens on June 11. Enjoy the slide all day for only $3. Beginning June 25, the Peterson Playfield Water Spray (Greenfield and Curtis), Brennan Pools, located at Rouge Park (Plymouth and Outer Dr.) and Gatliff Pool, located at Palmer Park (Merrill Plaisance off Seven Mile near Woodard), will be open from noon to 8 p.m. daily.