Registration for the Breakfast of Champions will be between May 14th and May 25th by calling the CMSG Hotline at 704-332-4020. * Limited to the first 100 respondents only.
All medals won from this year and not yet collected can be picked up at the Breakfast of Champions; after the Breakfast they will be available at the Tyvola Senior Center.
The Breakfast of Champions will be held at Atria Merrywood from 9:00am - 11:00am.
LOCAL RESULTS ARE BEING POSTED AS WE RECEIVE THEM. PLEASE BE PATIENT AND KEEP CHECKING BACK.
It is with sad news that we announce the death of long time participant and Board Member, Robert Burns.
Robert started in Senior Games 20 years ago, with emphasis on the four B’s; Badminton, Biking, Bowling and Bocce; but also likes croquet, shuffleboard, swimming and entered photos in the SilverArts portion. Robert has been an active member of the Board of Directors and serves as a great representative for the local games, Robert can usually be found at every event showing his true dedication to the games.
Robert Douglas Burns, Sr. CHARLOTTE - Mr. Burns, 87, died suddenly on May 5, 2012 at Carolinas Medical Center. Mr. Burns was born in Anderson, SC on April 5, 1925, the son of Robert H. Burns and Ollie White. He grew up in Hartwell and Atlanta GA, and graduated from Tucker High School, in Tucker, GA. He attended John Marshall Law School in Atlanta, where he received both a Bachelor and Master of Law degrees graduating in 1950. He then received a Bachelor of Business Administration from Georgia State University in 1956. During World War II, Mr. Burns was part of the greatest generation and served his country in the US Navy, as a combat air crewman. He served from 1943 to 1946, in the Pacific area including Pelilieu and the Philippines. After the war, he served in the Naval Reserves from 1947 to 1950. In 1951, he married his sweetheart, Margaret Westcott, originally from Charlotte, TN. This past September, they celebrated sixty incredible years together, still in love at the end as much as they were in the beginning. Margaret passed away just this past January 17. Robert was active in the insurance industry for many years, as an underwriter including personal and commercial lines and bonds. In semi-retirement he spent several years as a residential real estate broker. Robert was an avid volunteer and spent many years as a member of the Charlotte Power Squadron. He is especially remembered for his many talks on boating safety. He was also a charter member of the Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla 17 05. He was a fabulous vegetable gardener, and used that experience to provide advice to other gardeners as a Master Gardener, through the County Cooperative Extension Agency. He also enjoyed Toastmasters and was an excellent public speaker. Understanding the importance of healthcare, he volunteered for 25 years at the Senior Center as a Medicare counselor, through the NC State Insurance Department program, known as SHIIP. He also was active in the Consumer Housing Information Service for seniors, and was an arbitrator through the BBB, President of the Ashbrook Neighborhood Association and the Neighborhood Matching Grant Commission. Among his most favorite activities has been his participation in the Senior Games as a board member and participant. His favorite sports included badminton, biking, swimming, and bowling. Robert was usually found at every event showing his true dedication to the games. He had a great love for jazz and spent many hours listening to his extensive early jazz recordings. He passed that love on to his son, Doug, who is a professional jazz musician. This past year he was named Lay Leader of the Year (along with his wife Margaret), at Grace United Methodist Church, where he has been a member for 48 years. He also served his church as a Sunday school superintendent, was a member of the Riley Kelley Sunday School class, served on the Administrative Board and was a member of the United Methodist Men. He will also be remembered for his dry wit, wry smile and dedication to staying in touch with many wide-spread friends and family. Robert is survived by son Doug Burns and wife Stephanie; daughter Janet Mildenberg and husband David and grandson Matthew; daughter Betty Burns and partner Cherie Green. A funeral service will be held at 1:00 pm, Monday, May 21, 2012 at Grace United Methodist Church. Interment will follow in Forest Lawn East Cemetery, Matthews. The family will receive friends Sunday evening from 6:00 to 7:30pm at Hankins and Whittington Funeral Home, 1111 East Blvd., Charlotte, NC, 28203. Memorials may be made to Grace United Methodist Church, 737 East Woodlawn Road., Charlotte, NC, 28209, Juvenile Diabetes c/o JDRF, 205 Regency Executive Park Dr., Charlotte, NC, 28217, or Charlotte Mecklenburg Senior Center-Tyvola, 2225 Tyvola Rd, Charlotte, NC 28210. Arrangements are in the care of Hankins & Whittington Funeral Home. Please share condolences online at www.hankinsandwhittington.com.
What is Senior Games?
Charlotte Mecklenburg Senior Games (CMSG) is a non-profit organization established to promote health and wellness for persons 55 and better. Senior Games provides a forum to meet new people, enjoy healthy competition, be creative and most importantly to HAVE FUN!!! Senior Games is NOT what you do compared to someone else, but what YOU do compared to what you are capable of doing. Senior Games partners with the following Coordinating Agencies:
To meet new people with an interest in leading a healthy and active lifestyle.
To have an opportunity to compete.
To encourage and expand creative skills through SilverArts.
To be involved.
To have FUN, FUN, FUN!
Who Is Eligible?
Charlotte Mecklenburg Senior Games holds athletic and artistic competitions in April and May of each year. Participants must be 55 years of age or better and must reside in North Carolina at least 3 consecutive months of the year. Registration forms must be postmarked by March 23 each year to participate.
Get Involved!
Senior Games is a wonderful experience. Everyone knows someone who is 55 or better who could benefit from participating in Senior Games. Keep in mind, you don't have to be an athlete to be involved!
Individuals compete for awards in their own SEX and AGE CATEGORY within five year increments. (55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80-84, 85-89, 90-94, 95-99, 100+)
Other Ways to be Involved:
Be a Volunteer - CMSG needs over 200 volunteers during the games. There are many ways to volunteer. To learn more about volunteering for the games, click here.
Be a Spectator - We are pround of the athletic and artistic achievements of the CMSG participants. Come view their artwork or cheer as they "GO FOR THE GOLD!"
Host a Presentation - If your organization would like to learn more about Senior Games and the Wellness Program, please call Michelle Hitselberger at 704-989-3617. A speaker from the CMSG Speakers Bureau will come to your group meeting and talk about the great opportunities offered by Senior Games and SilverArts. This is a great presentation for a luncheon gathering. CMSG can provide a short program with event examples.
For More Information - If you would like to leave a message or request to be added to the CMSG mailing list, please call the CMSG Hotline at 704-332-4020.
CHARLOTTE MECKLENBURG SENIOR GAMES, INC. 2225 Tyvola Road Charlotte, NC 28210
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