Cranston plays host to 19th Senior Games

Meri R. Kennedy

Posted 10/1/14

The Cranston Department of Senior Services welcomed hundreds of competitors from across New England, along with their families and friends, to the 2014 Senior Games presented by CVS/pharmacy.

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Cranston plays host to 19th Senior Games

Lary Cable, 82, competes in the long jump at the Cranston Senior Games at Cranston High School West

Herald photos by Steve Popiel

leading the procession of athletes onto the field were, from left, Cranston Senior Enrichment Center pharmacist Mario Casinelli, torchbearer Robert Tetreault and Mayor Allan Fung.

TORCH BEARERS: During the 2014 Cranston Senior Services/CVS Games, Robert Tetreault, 81, served as the torchbearer and Doris Sword, 74, served as the torch lighter.

PROCESSION: Senior athletes took the field during a procession with help from URI and New England Technical Institute students.

TORCH LIGHTING: Doris Sword, the torch lighter at this year's games, enjoys her time at the Cranston Senior Enrichment Center and making gift bags for all of the events.

SOFTBALL THROW: Phyllis Beckman takes her best shot in the softball throw during the Senior Games at Cranston High School West.

HORESHOES: Marysabel Camacho, 51, pitches a horseshoe during the games.

BIG CROWD: During the opening ceremonies, athletes, family and friends took to the stands to cheer on the participants.

TAKING AIM: Aiming his javelin during the Cranston Senior Games was Jack Clarke, 76.

DOMINO DIVAS: For those not athletically inclined, there were game such as Scrabble, dominoes and mahjong. Pictured at the domino competition are Ann Tanzi and Betty Beauchmin.

OPENING CEREMONIES: Sue Stenhouse, executive director of Cranston Senior Services, greets the crowd of athletes, families and friends during opening ceremonies of the Cranston Senior Games. She is pictured with City Council President John Lanni and Mayor Allan Fung.

FUELING UP: A healthy breakfast was held for all of the athletes prior to the games beginning. Pictured are Edmund Stabile, 83, and his wife Marie, 86, along with her twin sister, Santina Leonard.

Posted Wednesday, October 1, 2014 11:36 am

Meri R. Kennedy

The Cranston Department of Senior Services welcomed hundreds of competitors from across New England, along with their families and friends, to the 2014 Senior Games presented by CVS/pharmacy.

The 19th annual games welcomed participants age 55 and older, and included various Olympic-style events such as archery, cycling, swimming, track and field, bowling, bocce, 3-on-3 basketball, horseshoes, billiards, mind games, an obstacle course, a basketball throw, a baseball throw and golf.

The top performers won gold, silver and bronze medals in their events, which were presented Tuesday at a banquet.

Saturday could not have been more perfect for outdoor sports, as seniors took to the field right after opening ceremonies and the lighting of the torch by torchbearer Robert Tetrault and torch lighter Doris Sword.

Accompanying the opening ceremonies was a performance by the Cranston West High School Band. The stands were full of athletes, their families and friends and members of the public who showed up to cheer on the senior athletes.

Due the hot weather, water was distributed throughout the day to keep the athletes hydrated as the performed their sport or sports.