Be a part of the first ever Lincoln County Senior Games. The games are open to everyone 55 (by the end of 2012) and over, and one does not have to live in Lincoln County or even in Maine to take part.

Tuesday, August 28, is the date and the games will be held at the CLC and Boothbay Ys. This one-day event comprises six games: tennis, basketball, foul shooting contest, pickleball, a 3K walk or run, and swimming. All but swimming will take place at the CLC-Y; swimming will be held at the Boothbay Region Y.

For those unfamiliar with pickleball it is the fastest growing game in the country. Go to the official website, www.usapa.org, for more information. Free pickleball lessons, taught by Sue Lewis, are being offered at the CLC-Y every Tuesday from 5 to 6 p.m. and Thursday from 8 to 10 a.m. You do not have to be a member of the Y to participate in the lessons. No equipment needed; just bring yourself – and a friend if you want. 

The registration fee for the games themselves is $15, which covers the games, lunch and a free T-shirt for the first 50 people who register. It is possible to register online at the CLC Y website, www.clcymca.org, or one can pick up registration forms at any of the following locations: CLC-Y, Boothbay Y, Skidompha Library, or the Lincoln County Healthcare Education Office (563-4540) on Chapman Street in Damariscotta. 

The games are sponsored by the Lincoln County Health Literacy Partnership, which comprises Lincoln County Healthcare, The Lincoln Home, Skidompha Library and Tidemark Institute, in conjunction with the CLC and Boothbay Ys, and Spectrum Generations.

Organizers wish to thank Renys for its generous support.

For more information, please contact Cathy Cole at Cathy.Cole@lchcare.org or 563-4540 or Craig Wilson at cwilson@clcymca.org or 563-3477.