Killarney hosted close to 1,000 athletes from all across Manitoba for the 55 Plus Games. The 35th edition of the games was held from June 13th-15th and offered age friendly competition in living and proof that Manitobans of all ages can lead active, engaged and healthy lives. The games emphasize recreational activities combined with social and cultural experiences.


Lorraine Middleton & Jean Janick, Marion Hodgson & Gwen Jacobson


Pembina Valley Medalists – 2017 Manitoba 55 Plus Games in Killarney
Joy Dell & Yvonne Marcon, Notre Dame   Duplicate Bridge   (gold)
Bernice Adams & Evelyn Sanders, Manitou   Cribbage   (silver)
Madelene Blum & Elvene Hamilton, Morden   Duplicate Bridge/Contract Bridge   (silver/gold)
Albert Janzen & Cheryl Link, Morden   Cribbage   (bronze)
Hellar Nakonechny & Bill Learmond, Carman   Duplicate Bridge/Contract Bridge   (bronze/bronze)

Lori Reitz, Winkler   Swimming   (5 gold)
Margaret Dudgeon, Morden   Swimming   (3 gold/3 silver)

Lois Dudgeon, Morden   Golf 18 holes   (gold)
Charlie McCullough, Carman   Golf 18 holes   (silver)
Elymer Young, Morden   Golf 9 holes   (silver)
Ron Lowry, Carman   Golf 9 holes   (bronze)

Lois Dudgeon & Len Victor, Morden   Pickelball   (gold)

Morden 55,   Slo-Pitch   (gold)


TOTAL: 53    Gold - 20    Silver - 18   Bronze - 15

 

Morden 55 slo-pitch team


Pembina Valley regional co-ordinator Lois Dudgeon shared her thoughts on the 55 plus games