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Greenville/Pitt County Senior Games is now in its 20th year. The overall objective of the Senior Games Program is to encourage people 55 years of age and older to develop a healthier lifestyle by becoming more involved in physical fitness and social programs. The Greenville-Pitt County Senior Games offer athletic competition in over 20 different sports, SilverStriders Walking Program, and all categories of the SilverArts component. Participants are encouraged to attend exercise classes, swimming classes, art classes, clinics and/or develop their own training program in preparation for the games. The most important components of the program have been the fun and fellowship enjoyed by both the participants and the staff. The development of the Senior Games Program has marked the beginning of a new commitment to better physical fitness and good health . . . on the part of participants, governmental officials, professionals, and interested friends. While we have experienced great success during the past 19 years, we have just begun to reach the potential that we have to serve hundreds of people. In 1984 45 seniors from the Pitt County area participated in the first local games. Since then, participation in the games has risen to over 400 senior adults from Pitt, Beaufort, Bertie, Hertford and Martin Counties. Greenville/Pitt County Senior Games has grown to offer year round programming with weekly training sessions, 3-on-3 basketball sessions, team softball in the summer months and the SportsFest Program which is an opportunity for seniors to get involved for the first time or learn new skills. The Greenville/Pitt County Senior Games Program has weekly contacts with over 100 participants year round. The lead agency for the Greenville/Pitt County Senior Games is Pitt County Community Schools and Recreation. Nineteen years of Senior Games Programming have proven the true value of the program to seniors, fitness, fun, fellowship, family, and friends. This program is enhancing the quality of life by keeping seniors healthier, happier, more independent, and doing the things they enjoy throughout their life. This impacts not only seniors, but their families and the community at large. Alice Keene, Director of the Community Schools Program, is located at 4561 County Home Road, Greenville, NC 27858. You can contact Pitt County Senior Games at 252-902-1975.
Eat Smart-Move More All of the Senior Centers and County Lead Agencies are participating in the Eat Smart - Move More Challenge. Seniors who participate in walking programs and healthy eating can earn prizes and recognitions. To learn more about how you can earn rewards through healthy eating and physical activity, contact one of our local Senior Centers or call our office. There is plenty of healthy fun for everyone in Region Q.
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