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