Senior Games - Independence Hill Retirement Resort Community

Presenting The 2012 Senior Games!
Submitted By Martha Anderson
t was another successful year for the
annual Senior Games hosted by the
Barshop Jewish Community Center!
Seniors are staying more and more active,
so events such as the Senior Games have
become very popular. From basketball to
Bocce to scrabble, there is something of
interest for everyone.
A Two-Mile Fun Walk at Brackenridge
Park kicked-off the games. Athletes from
Independence Hill Retirement Community
were filled with enthusiasm. Even some of
the age-appropriate staff members joined
the residents in several competitions!
“Spending this special time with the
residents, either as a team mate or cheering
them on is something I look forward to each
year,” said Martha Anderson, staff member
at Independence Hill. “It is not just for
serious athletes but for anyone who enjoys
the sport.”
Independence Hill is a proud sponsor
of the Senior Games and was very well
represented with 45 participants. At
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age 91, Mrs. Betty Draper, a resident at
Independence Hill, took home three gold
medals in swimming. An Olympic coach
and lifelong athlete; Mrs. Draper is still an
avid swimmer.
Ms. Patricia Shecter won bronze and
silver in swimming, plus gold in golf, while
Mr. Delbert Hemmen took the bronze in
both the 10k run and bowling.
And Independence Hill didn’t stop there!
Also earning bronze medals in bowling
were Ms. Pauline Hamel, Mrs. Pita Romero,
Ms. Melanie Sullivan, Mr. Cappy Pabon and
Independence Hill’s very own Mrs. Chickie
Backhaus. Golf medalists included Ms. Pam
Westwood, who took home the gold, and
Mr. Charles Walker.
“We are known for having fun at
Independence Hill, so we had cheerleaders
not only to encourage our residents, but all
of the Senior Games participants,” remarked
Chickie Backhaus, Outreach Coordinator.
“We love for our residents to be fit and
active, so we continuously encourage and
promote fitness and exercise programs
Mr. Delbert Hemmen, supported by his Independence Mrs. Betty Draper and Ms. Patricia Shecter model their
Hill cheer squad, won the Bronze medal in the 2012 well-earned swimming medals.
Senior Games 10k.
San Antonio residents who are 50 and
older are invited to be a part of the fun in
2013! For more information about the Senior
Games, please visit www.sportslife.org. To
schedule a personal tour of Independence
Hill Retirement Community, call 210-6154000 today.
throughout the year,” said Michelle Houriet,
Independence Hill Executive Director. “It is
such a thrill to participate in the Senior Games
every year to give our incredible athletes an
opportunity to challenge themselves and
their abilities, while building great team
camaraderie and community spirit!”
Chamber Choir And Orchestra To Perform Program Of Masterworks
Submitted By James Reed
usicians from the Chamber
Orchestra of San Antonio (COSA)
will perform with the San Antonio
Chamber Choir a program of masterworks
by Bach and Handel. There will be two
performances of this incredible musical
compilation, entitled “Deep Water.”
The first event will take place on
Saturday, May 12 at St. Joseph Catholic
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Church, beginning at 8 p.m. The second
performance will be a matinee, at 3 p.m. on
Sunday, May 13 at St. Peter Prince of the
Apostles Catholic Church.
The San Antonio Chamber Choir has
requested that the COSA musicians perform
with the choir, presenting pieces rarely heard
in San Antonio. “Deep Water” is meant to
be a reflection of a precious natural resource
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On Mother’s Day weekend, honor
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